Microsoft warns of growing US election cyber interference

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As the final sprint in the US presidential election nears, online interference attempts by Russia, Iran and China are holding steady, new research claims.

The latest in a series of Microsoft reports notes how the respective nation states are each maintaining its own areas of focus, with Russia attempting to undermine the Harris-Walz campaign, while China has coordinated its attempts at members of Congress and down-ballot Republican candidates.