Iranian Hackers Target Trump in Foreign Influence Campaign
- Three Iranian hackers have been indicted for engaging in a foreign influence campaign.
- Their actions included targeting U.S. political campaigns and sending unsolicited emails with stolen material.
- The intent of these hackers was to undermine the campaign of former President Trump before the election.
On a recent episode of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power," Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco discussed the indictment of three Iranian hackers involved in a foreign influence campaign. These hackers targeted various individuals, including government officials and journalists, as part of a years-long hacking initiative. Their activities included sending unsolicited emails containing stolen, non-public material from the Trump campaign to individuals associated with President Biden's campaign. Monaco emphasized that the intent behind these actions was to undermine Trump's campaign ahead of the election. The indictment highlights the ongoing threat posed by foreign actors in U.S. elections and the importance of cybersecurity in protecting political processes.