Verizon's network was breached by Chinese hackers codenamed Salt Typhoon, who targeted high-profile individuals including Donald Trump and JD Vance. Officials suggest this breach could have allowed access to private communications and metadata, raising concerns about potential influence operations or espionage. Although the full extent of the data accessed is unclear, metadata alone could reveal sensitive information about the individuals' contacts and communication patterns. This incident showcases the susceptibility of telecommunications infrastructures to sophisticated cyber espionage and its potential implications on national security.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/trump-vance-phones-verizon-hack/
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"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "10/2024",
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"explanation": "Attack that could bring to a war"