Iranian Hackers Target Trump Campaign Emails

Iranian hacking group Mint Sandstorm, also known as APT42, has successfully distributed stolen emails from Donald Trump's presidential campaign to Democratic operatives and independent journalists. These emails reveal internal communications ahead of the 2024 election and have been published by groups like American Muckrakers and on platforms such as Substack. Despite a U.S. Justice Department indictment accusing the group of election interference, Mint Sandstorm has continued its activities, targeting campaign staff through phishing attacks. The group is linked to Iran's Basij paramilitary force and is thought to be associated with the IRGC, highlighting Iran’s persistent efforts to meddle in U.S. elections. While the Trump campaign warns against spreading the stolen materials, the FBI continues to investigate these foreign influence operations. This incident is part of a broader pattern of Iranian cyber activities targeting key political figures in the U.S.