Microsoft says hackers linked to the Iranian government have gone after a U.S. presidential campaign, government officials, media targets and prominent ex-patriate Iranians.
Microsoft said Friday that hackers linked to the Iranian government have attacked a U.S. presidential campaign, as well as government officials, media targets and prominent expatriate Iranians.
The announcement is the latest sign that foreign governments are looking for ways to potentially disrupt the 2020 presidential election. U.S. intelligence officials have sounded the alarm about the risks for months.
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