FBI Probes Iranian Hacking Attempts on U.S. Presidential Campaigns

The FBI is investigating suspected Iranian hacking attempts targeting advisers to Joe Biden's Democratic campaign and an associate of Donald Trump's Republican campaign. The investigation began in June with suspicions about Iran's intentions to steal data from the campaigns. No definitive hacking success has been reported.

The FBI is actively investigating suspected hacking attempts by Iran targeting advisors to President Joe Biden's Democratic campaign and Vice President Kamala Harris, alongside the targeting of an associate of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The Washington Post reported the FBI's probe started in June, when Biden was still running for president. The investigation is driven by suspicions that Iran aimed to steal data from two U.S. presidential campaigns, according to sources.

The Harris campaign did not immediately respond to requests for comments. Investigators have yet to confirm successful hacking attempts on the Democratic campaign, as reported by the Washington Post.

Over the weekend, Trump's campaign claimed Iran had hacked one of its websites, prompting an FBI investigation. Iran denies any interference in U.S. elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)