FBI: Iranian hackers tried to interest Biden campaign in stolen Trump info
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The FBI has revealed that Iranian hackers attempted to engage President Joe Biden's campaign with information stolen from rival Donald Trump's campaign in a bid to interfere in the 2024 election. These unsolicited emails were sent to individuals connected to Biden in late June and early July, but officials reported that there was no indication that any recipients responded. Kamala Harris' presidential campaign labeled the emails as "unwelcome and unacceptable malicious activity," noting that they were largely dismissed as spam or phishing attempts. This hacking effort occurred before the Trump campaign publicly acknowledged its own breach, with the emails containing excerpts from stolen, non-public material. The U.
S. government has been actively working to call out Iran's ongoing election interference tactics, including a recent hack-and-leak campaign linked to Tehran. In recent months, U. S. officials have employed various measures, including sanctions and public advisories, to detail foreign attempts to influence elections.
This proactive approach starkly contrasts with the more subdued response to foreign interference seen during the 2016 presidential election. The situation underscores the persistent threat posed by foreign adversaries in the digital age.