FBI Investigates Cyber Incident Involving Susie Wiles' Phone
The FBI is probing a cyber incident where impersonators accessed Susie Wiles' phone, contacting high-profile officials with AI-generated messages.
Overview
The FBI is investigating a cyber incident involving impersonators accessing White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' personal phone. High-profile officials, including senators and governors, received messages from someone claiming to be Wiles, raising cybersecurity concerns. The impersonator reportedly used AI-generated voice messages and accessed Wiles' contacts to send suspicious requests. Wiles, a key adviser to Trump, has urged contacts to disregard these messages. The White House confirmed that Wiles' government phone was not compromised, but the investigation is ongoing. This incident follows previous hacking attempts against Wiles, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity threats to the Trump administration.
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Analysis
- The articles present a neutral tone regarding cybersecurity investigations involving high-ranking officials.
- Concerns about impersonation incidents and their implications for national security are emphasized.
- The seriousness of the situation is highlighted, reflecting ongoing investigations into security breaches.
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"…This is the latest cybersecurity incident to beset the Trump administration in the months since taking office."
TechCrunch·1M·"…The FBI is investigating mysterious texts and calls from someone reaching out to governors, members of Congress and others who has claimed to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles."
ABC News·1M·"…The scheme, according to the FBI, has relied on text messages and AI-generated voice messages that purport to come from a senior U.S. official and that aim to dupe other government officials as well as the victim’s associates and contacts."
Associated Press·1M·"…The FBI is investigating an effort by one or more unknown people to access the personal phone of Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, sources told the BBC's US news partner CBS."
BBC News·1M·"…The White House takes the cybersecurity of all staff very seriously, and this matter continues to be investigated."
CBS News·1M·FAQ
Susie Wiles is an American political consultant serving as the White House Chief of Staff in Donald Trump's second administration since 2025. She is the first woman to hold this position and was previously the key strategist behind Trump's 2024 presidential campaign victory.
The cyber incident involved impersonators gaining access to Susie Wiles' personal phone and sending AI-generated voice messages to high-profile officials, including senators and governors, using her contacts to send suspicious requests. The FBI is currently investigating the matter.
No, the White House confirmed that Susie Wiles' government phone was not compromised during the cyber incident. The breach only involved her personal phone, and the investigation is ongoing.
Susie Wiles has been targeted by previous hacking attempts, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity threats to the Trump administration, though specific details of these past attempts have not been disclosed publicly.
Susie Wiles is widely recognized as the architect of Donald Trump's 2024 reelection campaign and has worked on several Republican campaigns, including Trump's 2016 campaign. She is credited for her strategic expertise and disciplined management that helped secure Trump's victories.
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