Chinese Spies Hack GOP Lawmaker's Emails, Confirms FBI
TL;DR
Republican lawmaker Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska revealed that he was targeted by Chinese hackers who breached his personal and campaign emails between May and June of this year, using a vulnerability in Microsoft software. The FBI notified Bacon of the breach, which was part of a larger hacking operation that targeted government officials and organizations. Bacon's support for Taiwan and criticism of China's treatment of the Uyghur community may have made him a target. He vowed to continue advocating for Taiwan and standing up for freedom and human rights. The FBI declined to comment on the matter.
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