Thu Sep 19 07:45:44 UTC 2024: ## Iranian Hackers Tried to Interest Biden Campaign with Stolen Trump Information

**Washington D.C. -** The FBI and other federal agencies have revealed that Iranian hackers attempted to influence the 2024 election by sending emails to individuals associated with then-Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s campaign.

The emails, received in late June and early July, contained excerpts from stolen, non-public information from former President Donald Trump’s campaign. While a few people associated with Biden’s team received the emails, none are believed to have responded. The emails were regarded as spam or phishing attempts.

This action is the latest in a series of efforts by Iran to interfere in the US election. The FBI has confirmed that Iranian actors hacked the Trump campaign in August and attempted to breach the Biden-Harris campaign. The agencies believe these acts are intended to undermine voter confidence and sow discord.

The Trump campaign has confirmed the hack and the distribution of stolen internal documents. Several media outlets, including Politico, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, received leaked information from the Trump campaign but have refused to disclose details.

In response, Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has condemned the Iranian actions, calling them “unwelcome and unacceptable malicious activity.” The Trump campaign has also denounced Iran’s interference, stating that it is “further proof the Iranians are actively interfering in the election.”

The US government is taking a more active approach to combatting foreign election interference compared to 2016. This includes public advisories, criminal charges, and sanctions targeting those involved in such efforts.

**Email Alert Subject:** Iran Interfered in 2024 Election by Targeting Biden Campaign

**Email Alert Body:**

The FBI has revealed that Iranian hackers attempted to influence the 2024 election by sending emails to individuals associated with then-Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s campaign. The emails contained excerpts from stolen information from Donald Trump’s campaign. The Biden campaign has condemned the Iranian actions, calling them “unwelcome and unacceptable malicious activity.” The US government is actively working to combat foreign election interference.

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