Iranian hackers have been sending unsolicited emails containing stolen material from former President Donald Trump’s campaign to individuals associated with his Democratic rival, President Joe Biden. The FBI, along with other government agencies, have condemned these efforts, stating they are aimed at undermining confidence in the electoral process and causing discord in U.S. society. The agencies also warned of increased foreign interference in U.S. elections, particularly from Russia, Iran, and China.
The Trump campaign has accused Iran of trying to assist Vice President Kamala Harris by sending stolen material, as they believe Trump’s tough sanctions against Iran would continue if he were to be re-elected. However, the Harris campaign has denied any involvement and stated that they were targeted with phishing attempts on personal emails, which were reported to law enforcement.
Law enforcement agencies have confirmed that both the Trump and Biden campaigns were targeted by Iranian hackers, and individuals associated with Biden’s campaign received emails containing stolen information. The recipients did not respond to the emails, which appeared to be phishing attempts, and were unaware of the contents. The Justice Department plans to file criminal charges in connection with the hacking of Trump’s campaign, although Iran has denied any involvement in the operation.
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