Trump team adopts secure devices amid cyber threats

Green Hills Software provides secure phones.

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Donald Trump‘s presidential campaign has strengthened its cybersecurity measures by acquiring secure mobile phones and laptops after facing Iranian cyberattacks and assassination threats. The campaign partnered with Green Hills Software, a California-based company known for its secure operating systems used by various US agencies. The customised phones are designed for basic functions like calls and texts, featuring advanced security protocols such as end-to-end encryption and two-factor authentication.

Green Hills Software CEO Dan O’Dowd, who initiated contact with the campaign, stressed the importance of safeguarding the democratic process. Though the campaign has not made any public statements, insiders revealed that security devices have recently been upgraded. This decision comes after the Iranian hacking group APT42 infiltrated the campaign’s internal communications during a recent cyber espionage operation.

The newly acquired devices create a secure communication network, allowing only those using the same system to connect. The campaign also invested in secure laptops designed to operate in an isolated environment, following the same security principles as the phones. Green Hills Software’s technology is already trusted by US military branches and FBI field offices to maintain secure communications and protect sensitive data.