Thu Sep 19 07:27:33 UTC 2024: ## Iran Continues Election Interference Attempts, Targeting Biden Campaign and US Media
**WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 18, 2024** – The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today released a joint statement warning of continued Iranian efforts to influence the upcoming US elections.
The statement reveals that Iranian cyber actors, in June and July, sent emails containing stolen materials from former President Trump’s campaign to individuals associated with President Biden’s campaign. While there is no evidence of recipients responding to these emails, the FBI has also confirmed that Iran has continued to send stolen materials to US media organizations.
This latest cyber activity is part of a broader Iranian strategy to sow discord and undermine confidence in US elections, as previously outlined in an August statement.
The FBI is actively investigating and working to disrupt the threat actors responsible for these actions. The agency urges campaigns, election infrastructure stakeholders, and the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to authorities.
This announcement comes as the US faces heightened election interference threats from multiple foreign actors, including Russia, Iran, and China. These nations are seeking to exacerbate societal divisions for their own benefit, viewing election periods as opportune moments for manipulation.
The FBI and CISA emphasize the importance of protecting democratic institutions and will not tolerate foreign efforts to undermine them. They encourage everyone to utilize available resources and tools, including the #PROTECT2024 initiative, to safeguard against cyber and physical threats.
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