Iranian hackers, linked to the government, targeted individuals affiliated with the Biden-Harris campaign this summer by sending them stolen material from Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. U.S. law enforcement confirmed this foreign influence attempt, aiming to sow discord ahead of the upcoming election.
Key Points:
- Hacker Activity: Iranian cyber actors sent stolen Trump campaign materials to Biden-Harris affiliates in June and July 2024. The information was not used, and there was no indication of communication with the Biden team.
- Iran’s Motive: U.S. intelligence officials warn that Iran is aggressively using a “hack-and-leak” strategy to interfere in U.S. elections, similar to tactics used by Russia in 2016.
- Trump’s Reaction: During a rally, Donald Trump claimed, without evidence, that Biden was involved in the hack. His campaign has accused Iran of favouring the Democratic ticket.
- Biden-Harris Response: The Biden-Harris campaign condemned the hacking attempts, stating that they cooperated with law enforcement and did not use the stolen material.
- Ongoing Threats: Both Iran and Russia continue to meddle in the 2024 election, using disinformation and cyberattacks to destabilize the U.S. political system.
As foreign interference continues to target U.S. elections, the Biden-Harris campaign, alongside U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies, remain vigilant. With tensions high, Iran and Russia are at the forefront of these disruptive activities, raising concerns about election integrity.
