Suspected Chinese Hackers Target Trump, Vance, and Harris' Camps

Did you know that federal authorities believe Chinese hackers might have gotten access to phones or networks used by big politicians like Donald Trump, Senator JD Vance, and even members of Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign team? It's crazy, right? They think the hackers first infiltrated telecommunication systems and then hit these important targets. The details are still hazy, but recent alerts suggested these phones could have been hacked. This isn't your typical hack. It's like a spy mission! Authorities are treating it as espionage, not just trying to influence elections. The FBI and other security agencies are on the case, trying to figure out what was taken. Some big companies, like Verizon and AT&T, were also hit by this group called "Salt Typhoon. " They're all working together to fix any damage. Why would China do this? Some say it's about collecting intelligence. Others think it's about preventing certain people from winning elections. Either way, it's serious stuff. This isn't the first time hackers targeted upcoming elections. Last month, Iranian hackers were charged for targeting Trump's campaign. It's all about causing chaos and harm if they can.