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Microsoft Reports Iran's Cyber Efforts to Influence 2024 US Election

Aug 9, 2024, 12:03 PM

Microsoft has reported that Iran is intensifying its cyber operations to influence the 2024 US presidential election. According to Microsoft researchers, Iranian government-linked hackers have attempted to breach the accounts of US presidential campaign staffers and local officials. These cyber activities are part of a broader effort to gather intelligence and influence US voters. The report also indicates that Iran is using fake news websites and laying the groundwork to incite violence. Additionally, Russia and China are mentioned as foreign actors involved in attempts to interfere in the US election.