Hacker assault insides on Trump's top aide's handheld device.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is currently investigating a reported hacking incident on the personal phone of Susie Wiles, White House Chief of Staff to President Donald Trump. The incident involves an alleged sophisticated impersonation attempt using artificial intelligence (AI) to mimic Wiles' voice and access her contacts.
According to reports, the hacker sent text messages from an unknown number to high-profile individuals such as U.S. senators, governors, and major business leaders. The communicated content suggested moving conversations to platforms like Telegram, raising suspicions among recipients.
The FBI is treating this incident as a top cybersecurity priority, emphasizing the importance they attach to ensuring the safety of the President's staff and administration. The White House, in response, has stated that it takes the cybersecurity of all staff members seriously and is actively investigating the matter.
Susie Wiles, a long-standing adviser to President Trump, has been targeted by hackers before. In 2024, Iranian hackers succeeded in compromising her personal email account, obtaining sensitive information. However, details about the current investigation are still forthcoming.
Wiles is a well-respected and central figure in the Trump administration. Her career in politics spans over four decades, with stints working for presidents, members of Congress, governors, and mayors, primarily in Washington D.C. and Florida. During the 2020 election, Wiles took over Trump's campaign and has been a close confidant ever since.
The investigation is ongoing, with both the White House and FBI working to ascertain the extent of the breach and the methods used by the hackers. The public will likely await further updates as this developing story unfolds.
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The Commission, with its role in preparing the draft budget for the European Union, might find it crucial to prioritize cybersecurity measures following the recent hacking incident on Susie Wiles' phone. The general news and crime-and-justice sections of various media outlets have been actively reporting on the suspected AI-driven impersonation attempt, which echoes the political implications of such sophisticated cyber attacks.
