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Microsoft warns of Iran’s advanced cyber operations targeting US elections


Microsoft's analysis reveals Iran's evolving cyber operations, hinting at sophisticated tactics potentially targeting the 2024 U.S. elections.

Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) has shed light on Iran’s evolving cyber operations, suggesting that the country may employ sophisticated techniques to target the 2024 U.S. presidential elections, according to a recent report by The Register. Drawing from Iran’s recent anti-Israel cyber activities, MTAC’s analysis indicates a potential threat to U.S. electoral integrity, mirroring tactics observed in the 2020 elections. As the 2024 U.S. presidential elections approach, Microsoft warns of the potential for simultaneous interference attempts from multiple authoritarian states, including Iran, Russia, and China.

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