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Impersonation Incident Involving Trump Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' Phone Hacking

Impersonation Incident Involving Trump Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' Phone Hacking

First seen 17 Aug 2026, 13:47 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •August 18, 2026 at 13:33 UTC
  • •Susie Wiles' phone was reportedly hacked, leading to impersonation incidents.
  • •UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham engaged with the impersonator before realizing the deception.
  • •The FBI is investigating the use of AI to mimic Wiles' voice in communications.

The White House denied that Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' phone was hacked again after UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham received suspicious texts from someone impersonating her. Burnham briefly engaged with the impersonator before realizing the messages were not genuine. The British government contacted the White House, citing national security concerns. This incident follows a previous hacking of Wiles' phone, where an impersonator used her information to contact various officials. The FBI is investigating the matter, emphasizing the importance of secure communication for administration officials. The impersonator reportedly used AI to mimic Wiles' voice in some communications, leading to confusion among recipients. The White House confirmed that Wiles' government phone was not affected by the hack. The incident raises concerns about the security of personal devices used by government officials.

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Timeline

2025-05-01
Previous hacking incident reported
Wiles informed colleagues that her personal cellphone was hacked, leading to impersonation attempts on various officials.
The Guardian
2026-08-17
Burnham exchanges messages with impersonator
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham communicated with someone posing as Wiles before suspecting the impersonation.
Independent
2026-08-17
White House denies new hacking claims
The White House stated that the incident with Burnham is unrelated to the previous hacking of Wiles' phone.
Independent
2026-08-17
FBI investigation confirmed
The FBI is investigating the impersonation incidents involving Wiles' contacts, emphasizing secure communication for officials.
The Guardian

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