Iranian hackers attempt to sway Biden campaign with Trump info

In late June and early July, Iranian hackers targeted individuals associated with President Biden's campaign by sending unsolicited emails containing excerpts from stolen materials from former President Trump's campaign. U.S. intelligence agencies, including the FBI, have confirmed these actions as part of a broader effort by Iran to influence the 2024 presidential election. The hackers also launched a phishing campaign against both the Biden and Trump campaigns, with the Trump campaign being specifically targeted for internal materials. The FBI has been actively monitoring these malicious cyber activities and has communicated with the victims involved. Despite the attempts to sway the election, there is currently no evidence that the recipients of the emails responded to the Iranian hackers. The ongoing influence operations are part of a multi-faceted strategy by Iran to create discord and undermine confidence in the electoral process. In response to the intelligence findings, Trump's campaign has demanded transparency from the Biden-Harris administration regarding the use of the hacked materials. They have raised questions about whether the Biden campaign utilized the information provided by Iranian hackers to damage Trump's reputation. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Harris-Walz campaign stated that they have cooperated with law enforcement and condemned any foreign interference in U.S. elections. Iran's Mission to the United Nations has dismissed the intelligence agencies' claims as unfounded, asserting that Iran does not engage in U.S. electoral matters. This incident highlights the increasing threat of foreign influence in American elections, particularly as the November elections approach, with intelligence agencies identifying Russia, China, and Iran as the primary actors in these operations.