How Lessons Learned From the 2016 Campaign Led US Officials to Be More Open About Iran Hack

August 28, 2024 at 06:54AM Amid the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign, Russian hacking of Democrats sparked concerns. Investigations remained silent until a month before the election, confirming Russian interference. In 2020, officials swiftly identified Iran as the culprit of another hack, reflecting a more transparent response. Efforts to counter foreign influence include a reorganization and … Read more

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

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