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US Intelligence: Iran Tried to Hack Trump, Harris Campaigns

US AgenciesIntelligence: Confirm Iran HackedTried to Hack Trump, CampaignHarris Campaigns

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Tehran's sophisticated cyber tactics against the US election process blend direct hacking of government networks and disinformation campaigns. Iran's influence extends beyond cyberspace, embedding itself in media, religious centers, and political lobbies. This multifaceted approach aimsmanipulates to manipulate public opinion, shapeshapes policy decisions, and undermineundermines electoral integrity.

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The Trump campaign's handling of an alleged Iranian hack has raised eyebrows and concerns. Despite being aware of the breach, they failed to report it to law enforcement and acknowledged it only when pressed about leaked documents. Not only did this potentially hamper a swift probe, but other campaigns were also denied crucial information.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 72% chance that Meta will claim that there was AI-driven "coordinated inauthentic behavior" to influence the 2024 US presidential election, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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