FBI Probes Iranian Hacks on Trump, Biden Campaigns via Spear Phishing Emails

Aug 12, 2024, 11:20 PM

The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into alleged hacking attempts by Iran targeting both the Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns. The investigation, which involves spear phishing emails, aims to determine whether Iranian hackers attempted to gain access to communications of campaign advisers and associates. The Trump campaign has characterized the incident as a hack by Iran, while the Biden-Harris campaign advisers were also reportedly targeted in these cyberattacks. Additionally, hackers are suspected of compromising the personal email account of longtime Republican and Trump operative Roger Stone. The investigation is ongoing, with federal investigators working to uncover the extent of the breach.