Iran Steps Up Cyber Campaign to Influence US Election: Microsoft Report

Microsoft has identified a series of actions by Iranian cyber actors aimed at influencing the upcoming US election. These include email phishing attacks, fake news sites, and impersonating activists. The report highlights evolving tactics by Iran and other nations like Russia and China to exploit US political divisions.

Iran is ramping up its cyber activities in an apparent attempt to influence the US election, targeting presidential campaigns with email phishing attacks, according to Microsoft.

In recent months, Iranian actors have created fake news sites and impersonated activists to sow division and potentially sway American voters, particularly in swing states, as revealed in Microsoft's latest threat intelligence report.

The findings indicate that Iran, active in prior US elections, is refining its tactics for the upcoming vote with global implications. The United Nations mission from Iran denies any intention to interfere in the election, despite evidence presented by Microsoft.

(With inputs from agencies.)