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US intelligence officials have recently confirmed that Iran was behind the cyberattack on Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. The FBI and other federal agencies stated that Iran’s motive was to sow discord and undermine trust in American democratic institutions.
The Trump campaign accused Iran of hacking its internal communications on August 10th, while Iranian officials denied any involvement. Sources close to the investigation also suspect that Iranian hackers targeted the campaign of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.
Intelligence officials highlighted that Iranian hackers used social engineering techniques to target individuals with direct access to both political parties’ presidential campaigns.
The hackers utilized spear-phishing emails, designed to appear legitimate to trick recipients into clicking on malicious links.
Iranian intentions and aggressive activity
The agencies behind the joint statement, including the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, emphasized that Russia and Iran have previously used similar tactics to influence US elections.
The objective of the recent cyberattack remains uncertain, with differing accounts on the extent of information accessed.
US officials pointed out Iran’s interest in shaping election outcomes that align with its national security interests.
The intelligence community observed a rise in Iranian cyber activities during the current election cycle, indicating a growing concern over potential threats posed by Iranian hackers.
The cyberattack on the Trump campaign adds to a series of incidents targeting US presidential campaigns.
Previous instances include hacking attempts on President Joe Biden’s campaign and ongoing vigilance against cyber threats linked to Iran.
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