The Chinese Cyber Attack Was So Broad That Nearly All Americans Had Their Data Exposed, Including Politicians Like Donald Trump, The Vice President, and Presidential Candidates

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Published on 07/09/2025 at 19:08

EUA confirmam que cyberataque chinês atingiu dados de quase todos os americanos; grupo “Tufão de Sal” infiltrou telecomunicações por décadas em mais de 80 países

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An Investigation Released by Globonews Revealed That the Chinese Cyber Attack Exposed Data of Practically All Americans, Including Donald Trump, the Vice President and Presidential Candidates, in an Operation That Extended to Over 80 Countries.

The report presented in September 2025 details how the hacker group known as “Salt Typhoon” managed to infiltrate telecommunications systems in the United States for decades. The scope was so broad that experts claim it is impossible to imagine that any American citizen was outside the reach of the operation.

Among those affected are prominent names in American politics, such as Donald Trump and the vice-presidential candidate J. Vance, as well as figures from the Democratic Party.

What Was Discovered by the Investigation

According to Globonews, the investigation lasted more than a year and concluded that the Chinese cyber attack was not isolated, but structured and persistent, focusing on communication networks, transportation, hosting, military systems, and critical infrastructure.

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Direct Involvement of China

American authorities pointed out links between “Salt Typhoon” and three Chinese companies active since 2019, associated with military and civil intelligence agencies.

These companies would be responsible for carrying out international operations on behalf of the Chinese state.

The Chinese Embassy in London was questioned about the case but did not respond by the time the report was published.

The silence reinforces the perception that the episode could further escalate diplomatic tension between Washington and Beijing, especially in the context of trade and strategic disputes.

Global Impact of the Attack

Experts consulted emphasize that the invasion represents a threat not only to individual privacy but also to national security in the U.S. and international stability.

The infiltration into critical infrastructures in dozens of countries puts financial systems, air transport, energy networks, and government communications at risk.

The New York Times classified the attack as “a turning point in cyber warfare”, reinforcing the perception that China is moving toward a position of dominance in this field.

The episode shows that the Chinese cyber attack exposed the fragility of systems previously considered secure and amplified the debate over digital sovereignty.

For analysts, the trend points toward an escalation of geopolitical disputes surrounding cybersecurity, with direct impacts on diplomacy, trade, and defense.

Do you believe that this type of attack should be treated as a digital act of war or as traditional espionage? Share your opinion in the comments — we want to hear from those who deal with this topic daily.

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The Chinese Cyber Attack Was So Broad That Nearly All Americans Had Their Data Exposed, Including Politicians Like Donald Trump, The Vice President, and Presidential Candidates

An Investigation Released by Globonews Revealed That the Chinese Cyber Attack Exposed Data of Practically All Americans, Including Donald Trump, the Vice President and Presidential Candidates, in an Operation That Extended to Over 80 Countries.

What Was Discovered by the Investigation

Direct Involvement of China

Global Impact of the Attack

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The Chinese Cyber Attack Was So Broad That Nearly All Americans Had Their Data Exposed, Including Politicians Like Donald Trump, The Vice President, and Presidential Candidates

An Investigation Released by Globonews Revealed That the Chinese Cyber Attack Exposed Data of Practically All Americans, Including Donald Trump, the Vice President and Presidential Candidates, in an Operation That Extended to Over 80 Countries.

What Was Discovered by the Investigation

Direct Involvement of China

Global Impact of the Attack

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China transforms desert-devastated area into the world’s largest artificial forest, planting trees for 60 years, blocking sand that reached Beijing, and creating a “green lung” of 92,000 hectares in a region once considered lost.

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