Alleged Cyber Attack Targets Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
An unknown hacker impersonates a senior advisor to the U.S. President, prompting investigations and raising concerns about security.
Reports have emerged regarding an alleged cyber attack against Susie Wiles, a key advisor to former President Donald Trump.
An unidentified individual reportedly gained access to Wiles' personal mobile phone and subsequently contacted senators, governors, and business leaders, posing as the senior advisor.
In response to the developments, Trump stated that he was not concerned, asserting, "No one can impersonate Susie.
There is only one Susie."
According to sources, U.S. authorities are investigating the incident.
Government officials suspect that artificial intelligence technology may have been employed to mimic Wiles' voice during the conversations.
Initially, several recipients of the calls believed the inquiries to be legitimate.
However, suspicions arose when the impersonator began asking questions about Trump that Wiles would likely know the answers to.
In at least one instance, a request was made for a money transfer.
The FBI is looking into the matter in coordination with the White House.
FBI Director Kash Patel has stated that there is currently no evidence of foreign involvement in the incident.
Wiles reportedly informed staff members that her contacts on the private phone had been compromised, granting the perpetrator access to the phone numbers of influential Republicans and business figures.
Several recipients of the messages noted that the grammar used by the impersonator was poor, and the formality of the messages exceeded Wiles' usual communication style.
Furthermore, the calls and texts did not originate from Wiles' own phone number.
While some individuals first conversed with the hacker under the false pretense, others contacted Wiles directly to verify the legitimacy of the messages.
The exact timing of the breach remains unclear, but early messages from the impersonator were reportedly sent in recent weeks and continued even during Trump's overseas trip to the Middle East, where Wiles was present.
Wiles has since apologized to those affected, advising them to disregard any further communications from the impersonator.
An unidentified individual reportedly gained access to Wiles' personal mobile phone and subsequently contacted senators, governors, and business leaders, posing as the senior advisor.
In response to the developments, Trump stated that he was not concerned, asserting, "No one can impersonate Susie.
There is only one Susie."
According to sources, U.S. authorities are investigating the incident.
Government officials suspect that artificial intelligence technology may have been employed to mimic Wiles' voice during the conversations.
Initially, several recipients of the calls believed the inquiries to be legitimate.
However, suspicions arose when the impersonator began asking questions about Trump that Wiles would likely know the answers to.
In at least one instance, a request was made for a money transfer.
The FBI is looking into the matter in coordination with the White House.
FBI Director Kash Patel has stated that there is currently no evidence of foreign involvement in the incident.
Wiles reportedly informed staff members that her contacts on the private phone had been compromised, granting the perpetrator access to the phone numbers of influential Republicans and business figures.
Several recipients of the messages noted that the grammar used by the impersonator was poor, and the formality of the messages exceeded Wiles' usual communication style.
Furthermore, the calls and texts did not originate from Wiles' own phone number.
While some individuals first conversed with the hacker under the false pretense, others contacted Wiles directly to verify the legitimacy of the messages.
The exact timing of the breach remains unclear, but early messages from the impersonator were reportedly sent in recent weeks and continued even during Trump's overseas trip to the Middle East, where Wiles was present.
Wiles has since apologized to those affected, advising them to disregard any further communications from the impersonator.
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