.... Those custom tools are not publicly available and are used by multiple groups believed to be Chinese

hackers obtained, including communications with family, the source said. CNN has reached out to the

presumed by federal authorities to have been attacked by Chinese hackers, sources familiar with the matter

Once those products were installed in other systems, the hackers could use the code that they had

alleged Chinese hackers, sanctioned a Chinese tech company and offered a$ 10 million bounty over what

That apparently included private companies and individuals, who have subsequently beefed up their security measures and replaced compromised cellphones, according to sources. ABC News previously reported that Trump and his running mate, Sen.... JD Vance, were told last month that they and others associated with the campaign were among the victims whose cellphones were targeted.... President Trump will stand up against our enemies and defend the United States from any and all aggression....

But U.S. officials have downplayed the idea that the hackers stole sensitive information, insisting

Chinese hackers targeted data from phones used by former President Donald J. Trump and his running

been linked to the Chinese government and attributed to a group experts call Salt Typhoon

The tit-for-tat tariffs set off a scramble in both governments to understand each other’s positions. With clients that span the Fortune 500 and a team of top trade attorneys, Wiley Rein is a powerful player in helping US companies and the government navigate the trade war with China.... “ We also notified law enforcement and are coordinating with them.” CNN has requested comment from Wiley Rein and the FBI, which typically investigates high-profile hacks with national security implications....