Iranian Hackers Target Biden Campaign with Stolen Trump Data
Iranian hackers recently sent unsolicited stolen information from Donald Trump's campaign to people associated with Joe Biden's campaign, according to an announcement by the FBI and other federal agencies. This underscores Iran's ongoing, bold efforts to interfere in the 2024 election, including hack-and-leak operations targeting Trump's campaign.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 19-09-2024 03:32 IST | Created: 19-09-2024 03:32 IST
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In a troubling development for the upcoming 2024 election, the FBI and other federal agencies announced on Wednesday that Iranian hackers have sent unsolicited, stolen information from Donald Trump's campaign to individuals connected with Joe Biden's campaign.
The federal announcement underscores a series of aggressive actions taken by Iran to meddle in the electoral process. This includes a hack-and-leak campaign specifically targeting Trump's campaign.
Officials stressed the importance of recognizing and countering these foreign interference efforts as they pose a significant threat to the integrity of the election.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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