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In an interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, Republican vice-presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance disclosed that his phone was hacked by Chinese hackers, according to a report by The Epoch Times. While Vance stated that much of his information was protected through encrypted messaging services, the breach has raised alarms over Chinese cyber operations targeting U.S. political figures and critical infrastructure.
The incident, which Vance attributes to vulnerabilities linked to the Patriot Act and FISA Section 702 infrastructure, underlines what he describes as escalating foreign efforts to compromise the U.S. electoral process. He believes this breach is part of a more extensive Chinese cyber campaign, allegedly dubbed “Salt Typhoon,” aimed at destabilizing U.S. communications and intelligence networks.
According to The Epoch Times, this breach follows a pattern of intensified foreign influence operations, with Chinese and other state-backed actors deploying advanced cyber strategies to interfere in the 2024 U.S. election. A recent ODNI report reflects concerns over these tactics, noting China’s increased engagement on U.S. social media platforms to shape public opinion potentially. As cybersecurity agencies investigate, the report highlights an urgent need for resilience against these rising threats to U.S. infrastructure and democratic processes.
