Trump Campaign Alleges Iranian Cyberattack Amidst 2024 Election

The campaign for Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump claims its internal communications were hacked by the Iranian government. Allegations were linked to past conflicts between Trump and Iran. The campaign referenced a Microsoft report detailing Iranian efforts to compromise U.S. electoral integrity.

The Trump campaign has alleged that its internal communications were compromised by Iranian government hackers, citing historical tensions between Trump and Tehran. However, direct evidence was not provided.

The allegations surfaced after Politico reported receiving inside information from an anonymous source, including a document on Trump's running mate JD Vance's vulnerabilities. The campaign's spokesperson, Steven Cheung, condemned the alleged foreign interference.

Microsoft researchers reported that Iranian hackers targeted a high-ranking official in a U.S. presidential campaign. Iran's U.N. mission claims its cyber capabilities are strictly defensive. There was no confirmation of hacker identities or motivations.

(With inputs from agencies.)