#IranElectionInterference

US warns of Iranian hackers escalating influence operations

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August 20, 2024 at 08:01AM The U.S. government warns of Iran’s increased cyber operations targeting Presidential campaigns, seeking to influence the American public and access sensitive election-related information. Iran aims to sow doubts about U.S. democratic institutions and has engaged in aggressive cyber activities and misinformation spreading. Authorities encourage reporting suspicious activity and assure the … Read more

Iran Is Accelerating Cyber Activity That Appears Meant to Influence the US Election, Microsoft Says

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August 9, 2024 at 09:30AM Iran is ramping up online activity to potentially influence the U.S. election, including phishing attacks on a presidential campaign. Microsoft’s report reveals Iran’s evolving tactics, such as creating fake news sites and impersonating activists. The report also indicates Russia and China exploiting U.S. political polarization. As Election Day approaches, foreign … Read more