October 17, 2024 at 09:05PM The US has issued a $10 million bounty on the Russian media network Rybar and its staff over alleged interference in the upcoming presidential election. Rybar promotes pro-Russia and anti-West narratives, and their social media activities are linked to promoting division within the US. Key personnel are specifically targeted for … Read more
September 30, 2024 at 08:00AM The US announced charges, sanctions, and rewards in response to Iranian hacking operations targeting the 2024 election. Iran’s cyber campaign targeted the Biden, Trump, and Harris campaigns, offering stolen information to the Biden campaign. Charges were announced against 3 employees of Iran’s IRGC, with the State Department offering a $10 … Read more
September 25, 2024 at 01:06PM Adversaries from Russia, China, and Iran are using cyber operations to influence the 2024 US presidential election. Despite significant resources invested, their efforts have been largely ineffective. Russia dominates disruption and misinformation, Iran aims to undermine confidence in democratic institutions, and China works to divide voters. The US retaliates with … Read more
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 … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 11:06AM Iranian hackers attempted to interfere in the 2024 election by sending unsolicited emails with stolen material from Donald Trump’s campaign to people associated with Joe Biden’s campaign. The FBI stated that there’s no evidence of a response from the recipients. Officials have condemned Iran’s interference and highlighted ongoing efforts to … Read more
September 18, 2024 at 03:42PM Russian actors, including groups aligned with the Kremlin, are reportedly focused on spreading disinformation to discredit Vice President Kamala Harris and influence the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election. This includes fake videos and conspiracy theories aimed at creating controversy and political divides, as well as efforts to support … Read more
September 16, 2024 at 09:45AM Hackers are falsely claiming to have compromised US election infrastructure, but the FBI and CISA refute these assertions, stating that no evidence of cyberattacks preventing elections, altering voter information, tampering with ballots, or disrupting vote counts exists. They caution the public to critically assess claims of leaked voter data, as … Read more
September 5, 2024 at 09:21AM The U.S. Department of Justice seized 32 internet domains used by a pro-Russian propaganda operation called Doppelganger, accusing companies of covertly spreading Russian government propaganda. The Treasury Department sanctioned 10 individuals and two entities. In conjunction, the DoJ announced the indictment of two RT employees for funding and disseminating videos … Read more
August 23, 2024 at 02:33PM FBI Director Christopher Wray discussed the significant increase in security threats facing the country, including terrorism, espionage, election interference, and violence against law enforcement. He emphasized the importance of partnerships to address these challenges. Wray also highlighted the FBI’s efforts to strengthen collaborations with various sectors, such as business and … Read more
August 20, 2024 at 02:36AM US authorities have implicated Iran in a recent cyber attack on the US Republican Party’s presidential nominee, Donald Trump’s campaign. The joint statement from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, FBI, and CISA warned of Iran’s attempts to influence the US elections and undermine democratic institutions. The agencies … Read more