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The First Major Cyberattack of the 2024 Election

The Daily

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Iranian Cyber Intrusions in the 2024 Election

This chapter examines the Iranian cyberattack on U.S. presidential campaigns, focusing on the hacking of a senior adviser's email and the attempts to infiltrate both Trump's and Biden's teams. It discusses the motivations behind these actions, driven by geopolitical tensions and the IRGC's influence, while analyzing the implications for foreign interference in elections. Additionally, the chapter highlights the ethical complexities faced by journalists in reporting on these hacking incidents, drawing parallels with previous election interferences.

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