Recently released by Microsoft, a report has unveiled that Iranian government-linked hackers have been conducting research and probing election-related websites in various US swing states. The purpose behind this activity is suspected to be an attempt to identify vulnerabilities that could potentially be exploited to influence the upcoming presidential election.
The reconnaissance of election-related websites occurred in April, with additional probing of major US media outlets taking place in May. While there is no evidence of attempted hacks on these websites, the concern lies in the possibility of foreign interference in the election process.
