A Microsoft report found that Iran is playing an increasing role in meddling in the 2024 US presidential election, using cyberattacks and influence operations.
According to the latest report from the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC), Iran is becoming increasingly active in interfering in the 2024 US presidential election. Irans began its operations as early as March 2024, just after the Iranian New Year, and focuses on creating online personas and websites aimed at undermining trust in American institutions and influencing voters. The activity of the Sefid Flood group, which specializes in impersonating social and political activists to create chaos, was especially noted. Other groups, such as Mint Sandstorm and Peach Sandstorm, are also active in compromising US political figures and government agencies. In addition, Storm-2035 actively spreads disinformation through fake news sites that influence various audiences, including American voters.
Like Russia and China, Iran is involved in cyber influence operations aimed at interfering with US election processes. Groups linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have been active in cyber attacks and influence operations in an attempt to influence the outcome of the election.
A Microsoft report points to a serious threat from Iran to interfere in the 2024 US presidential election, underscoring the importance of cybersecurity for both candidates and voters.