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The FBI and CISA warn of a new round of digital attacks.
U.S. intelligence agencies are warning of cyberattacks by Iranian hackers aimed at undermining confidence in the upcoming U.S. election. Of particular danger, according to experts, are employees of political campaigns, who become the main targets for attackers.
The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which are responsible for securing elections, have called on politicians and their teams to strengthen cybersecurity measures in the face of the threat from Iran.
According to CISA Director Jen Easterly, Iranian hackers acting on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) pose an "ongoing and growing threat." She stressed that all those associated with political organizations or campaigns should immediately implement the necessary security measures.
Intelligence agencies warn that hackers attack both personal and corporate email accounts, often posing as acquaintances in order to gain access to logins and passwords.
Earlier, the US authorities reported that Iranian operators used similar methods to undermine Donald Trump's election campaign. Last month, three Iranian nationals were charged with cyberattacks that hacked the accounts of a former national security adviser and CIA officers.
Iran has repeatedly denied accusations of cyber interference in the elections, but its activity continues to worry the United States. In connection with the approaching elections on November 5, American intelligence recorded an increase in the number of attacks. U.S. officials have also said Iran is trying to influence the election in favor of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, damaging the Trump campaign.
Iran's cyberattacks are said to be accompanied by the creation of fake news and social media posts aimed at inciting conflict among American voters. In July, US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines reported that Iranian agents tried to infiltrate protest movements in the United States, supporting activists and even providing them with financial assistance.
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U.S. intelligence agencies are warning of cyberattacks by Iranian hackers aimed at undermining confidence in the upcoming U.S. election. Of particular danger, according to experts, are employees of political campaigns, who become the main targets for attackers.
The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which are responsible for securing elections, have called on politicians and their teams to strengthen cybersecurity measures in the face of the threat from Iran.
According to CISA Director Jen Easterly, Iranian hackers acting on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) pose an "ongoing and growing threat." She stressed that all those associated with political organizations or campaigns should immediately implement the necessary security measures.
Intelligence agencies warn that hackers attack both personal and corporate email accounts, often posing as acquaintances in order to gain access to logins and passwords.
Earlier, the US authorities reported that Iranian operators used similar methods to undermine Donald Trump's election campaign. Last month, three Iranian nationals were charged with cyberattacks that hacked the accounts of a former national security adviser and CIA officers.
Iran has repeatedly denied accusations of cyber interference in the elections, but its activity continues to worry the United States. In connection with the approaching elections on November 5, American intelligence recorded an increase in the number of attacks. U.S. officials have also said Iran is trying to influence the election in favor of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, damaging the Trump campaign.
Iran's cyberattacks are said to be accompanied by the creation of fake news and social media posts aimed at inciting conflict among American voters. In July, US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines reported that Iranian agents tried to infiltrate protest movements in the United States, supporting activists and even providing them with financial assistance.
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