U.S. intelligence officials have attributed the hack of Donald Trump's presidential campaign to Iran, characterizing it as part of a broader attempt by Tehran to interfere in American politics and potentially impact the election outcome. This assessment marks the first time the U.S. government has assigned responsibility for cyber intrusions that have raised concerns about foreign election interference.
Aside from breaching the Trump campaign, officials believe Iran also attempted to hack into the presidential campaign of Kamala Harris. The motive behind these hacking activities, according to federal officials, is to sow discord, exploit societal divisions, and potentially influence elections deemed crucial to Iran's national security interests.
