#ForeignInterference

US Intelligence Officials Say Iran is to Blame for Hacks Targeting Trump, Biden-Harris Campaigns

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August 19, 2024 at 10:06PM U.S. intelligence officials confirmed Iran’s responsibility for hacking Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, highlighting a broader effort to influence American politics and elections. The FBI’s assessment also revealed Iran’s attempted hack into Kamala Harris’s campaign. These activities aim to disrupt U.S. democratic processes and reflect Iran’s aggressive election interference tactics, prompting … Read more

Trump campaign cites Iran election phish claim as evidence leaked docs were stolen

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August 12, 2024 at 01:44AM The Trump re-election campaign claims it’s the victim of a cyber attack after receiving data from anonymous sources. The campaign alleges that the documents were obtained illegally from foreign sources hostile to the US. However, infosec experts are cautious about attributing the attack, and no alternative theory of the documents’ … Read more

Donald Trump’s Campaign Says Its Emails Were Hacked

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August 10, 2024 at 11:12PM Former President Trump’s campaign reported being hacked, alleging Iranian involvement and referencing a Microsoft report on foreign interference in the 2024 U.S. election. While Iran denies involvement, the U.S. Justice Department revealed criminal charges against a Pakistani with Iranian ties for planning attacks. Microsoft’s report highlighted Iranian cyber activity and … Read more

Australian Spycatchers Snatch Pair of Married Russian Operatives

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July 12, 2024 at 02:42PM A 40-year-old ADF army private and her 62-year-old husband were arrested and charged with spying for Russia in a sting operation named BURGAZADA. Kira and Igor Korolev, living in Australia for over a decade, allegedly worked together to obtain sensitive information from the ADF for the Kremlin. The AFP assured … Read more

Australian Defence Force Private and Husband Charged with Espionage for Russia

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July 12, 2024 at 08:45AM Two Russian-born Australian citizens, Kira and Igor Korolev, were arrested in Australia for espionage on behalf of Russia. Kira, an army private, allegedly instructed her husband to access sensitive information and send it to her private email while she was in Russia. The Australian Federal Police stated that espionage has … Read more

Kremlin accuses America of plotting cyberattack on Russian voting systems

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March 11, 2024 at 06:07PM The Kremlin accused the US of planning to interfere in Russia’s presidential election by using American NGOs to lower turnout, and carrying out cyber attacks on the electronic voting system. The claims lack proof, and come after the Kremlin promised not to meddle in the US election. Despite these attempts, … Read more

The US is Bracing for Complex, Fast-Moving Threats to Elections This Year, FBI Director Warns

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March 1, 2024 at 12:45PM FBI Director Christopher Wray warned of increased foreign threats to U.S. elections this year due to advancements in technology, particularly generative AI, making interference easier. Concerns over foreign influence operations shaping public opinion have grown, with Russia and Iran cited as engaging in efforts to disrupt the election. Despite these … Read more

Australian spy chief fears sabotage of critical infrastructure

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February 28, 2024 at 09:04PM ASIO’s director general, Mike Burgess, warned of ongoing threats from adversaries trying to disrupt critical infrastructure through cyber attacks. He noted increased interest in sabotage from terrorists, foreign spies, and extremists, highlighting a nation-state’s sophisticated reconnaissance efforts. Burgess also revealed a foreign intelligence group’s subversion of an Australian politician and … Read more

How Cybercriminals Will Sway 2024 US Elections, Or Try To

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December 27, 2023 at 09:07AM Foreign interference actors, including Doppelganger, are intensifying efforts to influence the 2024 US elections. The Russia-based Doppelganger group operates inauthentic news sites and social media accounts promoting divisive stories. Meta identified China, Russia, and Iran as primary sources of influence and misinformation campaigns. Despite efforts, Recorded Future found Doppelganger’s impact … Read more

Libyan Government Trains Personnel in Electoral Cyber Threats

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December 12, 2023 at 12:14PM The Ministry of Interior in Libya is collaborating with the UNDP to focus on cybersecurity in preparation for upcoming national elections. The training program aims to enhance staff’s grasp of cybersecurity best practices and social media dynamics to safeguard against foreign interference. The specialized module equips security staff to navigate … Read more