US agencies, including the FBI, have accused Iranian hackers of sending emails containing stolen material from Donald Trump’s campaign to individuals in Joe Biden’s team during the 2020 election. The agencies stated that this was part of Iran’s broader effort to influence the US election and undermine confidence in the electoral process. There is currently no evidence to suggest that Biden’s team replied to the emails, and Iran has denied any interference in US affairs.
The Trump campaign has called on Biden and Kamala Harris to “come clean” about whether they used the hacked material to their advantage. Meanwhile, a Harris campaign spokesperson stated that they were not aware of any material being sent directly to the campaign and that some individuals were targeted with what appeared to be spam or phishing attempts.
President Trump, speaking at a rally, accused Iran of hacking his campaign to help Democrats and labeled it as foreign election interference. The tensions between the US and Iran have been ongoing for many years, with both countries accusing each other of interference in their respective affairs.
Ultimately, the allegations of Iranian interference in the US election highlight the ongoing cyber threats that countries face in the digital age. The calls for transparency from both the Trump and Biden campaigns underscore the importance of maintaining the integrity of the electoral process and safeguarding against foreign influence.
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