Trump's Lawyer Hacked by Chinese Spies

Imagine this: You're one of President-elect Trump's top lawyers, and suddenly, you find out that your cellphone has been tapped by Chinese hackers. That's what happened to Todd Blanche, one of Trump's lead attorneys. The FBI recently told him that his phone was hacked as part of a big operation targeting top politicians from both parties. The hackers got some voice recordings and texts, but none were about Trump. Blanche had to start using a new phone number after the breach. This isn't the first time a Trump lawyer has been targeted. Earlier, Lindsey Halligan was also hacked, but it's not clear how much the hackers got from her. Other big names in Trump's circle were targeted too, like Trump himself, the vice president-elect, and even his family members. This hacking is worrying because it gave Chinese spies access to important people's calls and messages.

The hack happened through US telecom companies like AT&T, Lumen, and Verizon. Officials think this is one of the most serious national security hacks in recent years. They're still trying to understand how big the hack is and how much damage it caused. The Chinese government says it's not behind the hack, but US officials aren't so sure. To protect themselves, some US government workers are taking extra security steps. For example, employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau now use specific apps like Microsoft Teams and Cisco WebEx for sensitive info.

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