The recent breach of cybersecurity involving the personal phone of the White House chief of staff has raised significant concerns. Reports indicate that unauthorized individuals gained access to the contacts stored on Susie Wiles’ device, subsequently using this information to impersonate her and reach out to other high-ranking officials.
Wiles has reportedly informed colleagues about the hacking incident. The initial report by a prominent news outlet highlighted the breach, which has since been corroborated by various media sources. This alarming situation underscores the vulnerabilities that can exist even at the highest levels of government.
According to sources, the hackers managed to access Wiles’ phone contacts, which included the numbers of other influential U.S. officials. It has been reported that those who impersonated Wiles utilized artificial intelligence technology to mimic her voice during phone calls and sent messages from a number that was not linked to her.
When questioned about the investigation, a White House spokesperson refrained from confirming whether a cloud account associated with Wiles’ personal device had been compromised or if the attack was part of a more sophisticated cyber operation involving advanced spyware.
The White House has emphasized its commitment to cybersecurity, stating that it takes the protection of its staff very seriously and that the investigation into this matter is ongoing.
This incident marks the second time Wiles has been targeted by cybercriminals. In a previous event in 2024, it was reported that hackers from Iran attempted to breach her personal email account. Further investigations revealed that they successfully accessed her email and obtained sensitive information regarding Vice President JD Vance, who was then running alongside Trump.
This hacking incident is part of a broader pattern of cybersecurity challenges faced by the Trump administration since taking office. In a notable incident earlier this year, a former national security adviser inadvertently included a journalist in a private group chat on a messaging platform, which contained discussions about military operations.
Subsequent reports indicated that government officials were using a modified messaging application designed for secure communication, which has faced multiple hacking incidents, compromising the privacy of its users’ messages.