FBI Investigates Iranian Hack of Trump and Biden Campaigns

The FBI announced on Monday that it is actively investigating claims that Donald Trump’s presidential campaign was hacked, with the campaign attributing the breach to the Iranian government. The former president revealed on Saturday that Microsoft had alerted his campaign to a hack by Iran, which allegedly compromised one of its websites. Trump downplayed the impact, stating that Iran was “only able to get publicly available information.”

FBI Probes Possible Iranian Links to Biden-Harris Campaign Breach

The investigation, which began in June when Joe Biden was still a presidential candidate, now includes allegations that Iran attempted to steal data from both the Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns. The Washington Post reported on Monday that the FBI suspects Iran’s involvement in efforts to breach the communications of these US presidential campaigns. While Biden has since withdrawn from the race, Kamala Harris took over as the Democratic nominee, and the investigation continues to focus on the broader implications of these cyberattacks.

Microsoft Reports High-Ranking Official Targeted by Iranian Hackers

Adding to the gravity of the situation, a report by Microsoft researchers on Friday indicated that Iranian government-linked hackers had attempted to infiltrate the account of a “high-ranking official” within a US presidential campaign in June. The report further revealed that the hackers managed to compromise an account belonging to a former political adviser, using it to target the high-ranking official. Although details on the specific identities of the targets remain undisclosed, the report underscores the sophisticated nature of these cyber threats.

The Iranian government has firmly denied any involvement in the hacking incidents, while the Harris campaign has not yet responded to requests for comment. The ongoing investigation by the FBI highlights the serious concerns surrounding foreign interference in US elections, particularly through cyber means.