Chinese cyber-spies hacked into the phone used by Todd Blanche, say sources.
In this May 17, 2024 file photo, Former President Donald Trump, standing with defense attorney Todd Blanche, speaks at the conclusion of proceedings for the day at his trial at Manhattan criminal court, in New York., the Chinese cyber-spies who targeted cellphones associated with the Trump and Harris campaigns hacked into the main cellphone used by Donald Trump's lead criminal defense attorney, Todd Blanche, multiple sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
The wide-ranging Chinese hacking operation made national headlines two weeks ago, when the FBI issued a statement saying it was investigating recently identified "malicious activity" by "actors affiliated with" the Chinese government who were targeting commercial telecommunications infrastructure. In this May 17, 2024 file photo, Former President Donald Trump, standing with defense attorney Todd Blanche, speaks at the conclusion of proceedings for the day at his trial at Manhattan criminal court, in New York.The FBI believes that the hackers were not able to access encrypted applications on the phones they targeted, but the investigation is still working to confirm that and identify further victims, according to sources.
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