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The First Major Cyberattack of the 2024 Election

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Iran's Cyberattack on Trump Campaign

This chapter examines an Iranian cyberattack aimed at the U.S. presidential campaign, focusing on the implications of a spear phishing operation that compromised the email accounts of a key advisor. It discusses Iran's motivations related to geopolitical tensions and the broader context of foreign interference in elections, drawing comparisons with Russian hacking in 2016. The chapter also addresses ethical considerations surrounding the publication of leaked documents and the potential risks to electoral integrity in the upcoming 2024 election.

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