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2024-08-13 14:59:08
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Iran-Linked Cyberattacks Target Trump Campaign: FBI Investigation Underway

An FBI investigation is underway following Iran-linked cyberattacks targeting the Trump campaign. Microsoft traced the hacking attempts back to Iran, with the Revolutionary Guard allegedly behind the cyberattacks.

The Iranian group Storm-2035 operated fake news websites to influence the campaign. Anonymous sources provided internal documents to the media, including a 271-page dossier on Vance.

Democratic Representatives Swalwell and Schiff are calling for a thorough investigation. Meanwhile, the FBI is also looking into alleged hacks on the Biden-Harris campaigns.

Tensions rise as the U.S. intelligence report suggests Iran's involvement in influencing current elections. Microsoft highlights the use of generative AI by Iran, Russia, and China in cyber-based influence operations targeting the 2024 US elections, urging vigilance against phishing and AI-generated content.

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Donald Trump: The Hacking Attack Unveiled

Hackers with ties to Iran have reportedly stolen data from the Trump campaign headquarters, raising concerns about the Republicans' vulnerability. Donald Trump announced the hack on his platform Truth Social, claiming that the Iranian government was responsible. The incident bears similarities to the 2016 hacking of the Clinton campaign, allegedly by Russian hackers. While the content of the stolen documents remains unknown, IT security experts have provided some insights into the attack. Microsoft's report on Iranian cyberattacks suggests that a phishing email was used as the entry point into the campaign's system. The exact identity of the hackers remains unclear, but the incident has sparked discussions about the IT security of Trump's team. As the media exercise caution in handling the leaked documents, the risk of state actors influencing the election campaign through hack-and-leak operations is being closely monitored.

Burglary at Trump campaign office in Virginia, FBI investigates ... alleged hacking

In Ashburn, Virginia, a Donald Trump campaign office was robbed. Surveillance cameras captured a suspect wearing dark clothing and carrying a backpack. Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman described the incident as unusual for a political campaign and emphasised the authorities' determination to identify the perpetrator and clarify the background to the burglary. It is still unclear whether anything was stolen and further details are expected to be released shortly. In parallel, the FBI is investigating suspected cyberattacks on the Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns. According to reports, there have been phishing attempts and leaked documents. The Trump campaign is accusing an Iranian group of hacking its website, reminiscent of the Watergate scandal. These cyberattacks allegedly occurred in June when Trump was selecting his vice presidential running mate. The Biden-Harris campaign and former Trump adviser Roger Stone were also the target of cyber attacks. The incident has sparked political backlash, particularly from the Kamala Harris campaign after Trump announced plans to close the Department of Education. Lawmakers are urging swift action and calling on the FBI to release details of the alleged hacks.

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NZZ
12. August 2024 um 18:24

Trump holds Iran responsible for the hacker attack on his campaign

Politics
Cyberattack on Trump's election campaign; internal documents leaked to the media; Microsoft traces hacking attempts back to Iran; Revolutionary Guard behind cyberattacks; Iranian group Storm-2035 operates fake news websites; 271-page dossier on Vance; anonymous source "Robert" provided documents; Democratic Representatives Swalwell and Schiff demand investigation; Russian cyberattacks in 2016; Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
New York Times - Middle East
13. August 2024 um 03:06

F.B.I. Investigating Hacking That Trump Campaign Attributes to Iran

Politics
F.B.I. investigates Iran-linked hacking; Trump campaign targeted. Microsoft reports Iranian hacking group infiltrated campaign accounts.
Yahoo!
13. August 2024 um 09:36

Iran Hacked Roger Stone and Used His Email to Try and Breach Trump Campaign Staff

Politics
Iran hacked Roger Stone's email account and used it to try and breach the Trump campaign staff. The FBI informed Stone of the breach, which was part of wider efforts to target the Trump campaign networks. Democrats, including the Biden-Harris campaign, have also been targeted in recent hacking attempts. Microsoft has uncovered evidence that Iranian hackers tried to access the email account of a high-ranking official in a presidential campaign in June. Recent activity suggests Iran and the Krem..
Yahoo!
13. August 2024 um 08:17

Hackers Broke Into Roger Stone’s Email With Eye On Trump Campaign: Report

Politics
Hackers breached Roger Stone's email to target Trump campaign; FBI investigating cyber attacks, including phishing attempts on Biden-Harris campaign; hackers sent internal Trump docs, including on JD Vance; Microsoft report on Iranian group's compromise of former senior adviser to presidential campaign; Iran denies election interference; phishing attempts aimed to intercept emails; Trump campaign took new email security measures.
20min
13. August 2024 um 09:07

Anders als 2016: Medien wollen nicht über Trump-Leaks berichten

Politik
Technologie
Gehacktes Material aus dem Trump-Wahlkampfteam wurde an Medien geleakt, die sich weigern, die Dokumente zu veröffentlichen, im Gegensatz zu 2016. Mindestens drei Medien erhielten vertrauliches Material, darunter Berichte zur Prüfung von J.D. Vance und Marco Rubio als Vizepräsidentschaftskandidaten sowie Dokumente mit Potenzial, peinlich oder schädigend zu sein. Das Trump-Lager macht den Iran für einen Hackerangriff verantwortlich, der laut Microsoft-Bericht Bemühungen einer iranischen Militärg..
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