Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has revealed that the FBI is currently investigating a potential hack of his phone. This comes after an incident where someone attempted to hack his phone by impersonating Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Graham shared during the Hill and Valley Forum, a tech event, that he received a message that he initially thought was from Schumer, only to later discover it was not. As a result, his phone is now in the possession of the FBI for further investigation.
During his statement, Graham emphasized the vulnerability of technology, stating, 'Anything you can create apparently can be hacked.'
The source has reached out for comments from the FBI, Graham's office, and the Senate Sergeant at Arms, which is responsible for investigating cyber threats to senators. At this time, it remains unclear who may be behind the attempted hacking.
Lawmakers and their staff are constantly facing various cyber threats, ranging from state-sponsored espionage to cybercriminal activities. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of cybersecurity measures in protecting sensitive information and communication devices.
