Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
World

Analysis: Iranian hackers targeting US presidential campaign

Analysis: Iranian hackers targeting US presidential campaign

Microsoft has warned of a hacking effort from Iran targeting accounts related to a US presidential campaign.

According to the alert, current and former US government officials are also targeted by these Iranian hackers.

The group, called "Phosphorus", has been on Microsoft's radar since 2013.

Al Jazeera's Patty Culhane reports live from Washington, DC.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.