Iranian hackers have been accused of sending stolen material from Donald Trump’s campaign to individuals involved in Joe Biden’s election campaign, as part of a broader effort by Tehran to influence the US election. The FBI, CISA, and ODNI released a joint statement highlighting these malicious cyber activities, stating that Iran is attempting to undermine confidence in the electoral process. While there is no information suggesting that recipients replied to the emails, the nature of the stolen material has not been disclosed.
Iran has denied interfering in US affairs and dismissed the US allegations as unfounded. Trump’s campaign has called on Biden and Harris to “come clean” about whether they used the hacked material to hurt Trump. Harris’s campaign, however, stated that they were not aware of any material being sent directly to them and that only a few individuals were targeted with what appeared to be spam or phishing attempts.
Trump has accused Iran of aiding Democrats through foreign election interference, while Iran claims that the US has interfered in its affairs for decades. Despite the ongoing accusations and denials, the situation highlights the growing concerns around cyber interference in elections and the need for increased cybersecurity measures. The US government continues to investigate these incidents and work towards ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.
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