U.S. authorities are pointing the finger at Iran for a series of cyberattacks aimed at disrupting the upcoming presidential election.
The campaigns of both Democratic and Republican candidates, including that of former President Donald Trump, have been targeted.
In a joint statement, the FBI, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) revealed that Iranian hackers are intensifying their efforts to influence the American public and disrupt the electoral process.
A recent attack on Trump’s campaign team is a prime example of these aggressive tactics.
The hackers reportedly exposed internal communications and a dossier on vice presidential candidate JD Vance, raising concerns about the security of campaign operations.
According to reports from N-tv, the hacker group APT42, which is linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, attempted to infiltrate the email accounts of senior campaign staff from both parties.
U.S. intelligence agencies are warning that Tehran may continue to try to sow discord and undermine confidence in American democratic institutions.
With the election drawing closer, the threat of cyberattacks is a pressing concern for both parties.
