September 19, 2024 at 04:50PM
Iranian cyber attackers attempted to send stolen files from the Trump campaign to the Biden camp, without a response. The American agencies did not find any indication of the recipients replying. Similarly, Russian and Chinese actors seek to exploit US societal divisions and influence the election process. Meanwhile, Microsoft warns of Kremlin-aligned groups producing fake videos to discredit Harris’ campaign.
The meeting notes provide information about the Iranian cyber snoops who stole files from the Trump campaign and attempted to provide them to the Biden camp. The information was disclosed by a joint advisory from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the FBI, and CISA. The Iranian operation aimed to undermine confidence in the electoral process and stoke discord. Additionally, the notes mentioned Russian efforts to discredit Kamala Harris and exacerbate divisions in US society.