Microsoft Says Iranian Hackers Targeted A U.S. Presidential Campaign

Microsoft Says Iranian Hackers Targeted A U.S. Presidential Campaign

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Microsoft reported that the threat group Phosphorus attempted to attack 241 email accounts related to the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign and other targets, including journalists and prominent Iranians. The New York Times suggested that President Trump's reelection campaign was a target, though the campaign denied any infrastructure was compromised. Microsoft disclosed these attacks to promote transparency and encourage vigilance against nation-state cyber threats. Four accounts were compromised, none linked to government officials or the campaign.

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What types of individuals were potential targets of the attacks besides Microsoft customers?

Journalists

Government officials

Celebrities

Business executives

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How many accounts did the hackers manage to compromise according to Microsoft?

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