Close Aides to US President Targeted in Cyberattack; Hackers Issue Threats

According‌ to webangah News Agency, hackers operating under the alias “Robert” claimed in an online exchange ⁤with Reuters⁢ that they possess ⁢approximately 100 gigabytes of emails from accounts belonging to key figures in Donald Trump’s inner circle. The compromised data reportedly‌ includes communications from White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles,Trump’s attorney ​Lindsey Halligan,advisor Roger Stone,and adult film actress‌ Stormy ⁣Daniels-who ⁢previously sued trump over hush money payments.

The hackers hinted at potentially selling the stolen data but⁤ provided no specifics about their plans‌ or⁣ the emails’ contents.U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi condemned the breach as a “cyberattack against conscience.”

The‌ White House and ​FBI responded jointly through‍ a statement by FBI Director Kash Patel, warning that anyone involved in this national security violation would face “maximum legal consequences.” Separately, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) dismissed the incident ‍on X (formerly Twitter)‌ as “digital propaganda,” alleging it was a intentional smear campaign against President Trump and his administration.

Reuters earlier verified portions of the​ leaked material, including ⁣an email appearing to show financial arrangements between Trump’s team and Robert F.Kennedy Jr.,‍ a former presidential candidate who now serves as Health Secretary.