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US Intelligence Claims Iran Attempting To Interfere Presidential Elections
US National Intelligence Director John Ratcliffe reported that Iran might be sending "manipulative and intimidating" e-mails to voters urging them "to vote for Trump or face consequences". The intelligence also believes Iran and Russia have voter's data, which may be used to transmit false information infusing chaos, similar to what Kremlin-backed hackers allegedly did in 2016. Meanwhile, the FBI Director Christopher Ray has reassured voters … read-more
Tags: US Presidential Election, Iran, Russia, Russian Hackers, FBI
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UK Officials Say Russian GRU Military Intelligence Targets Tokyo Olympics
UK officials have claimed that the Tokyo Olympics 2020 was targeted by Russian GRU Military Intelligence. Reportedly, the attack happened prior to the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021 owing to the pandemic. UK Foreign Secretary has called Russia's activity as "Cynical and Reckless". Assistant Attorney General John Demers added, "No Country has weaponized its cyber capabilities as maliciously or irresponsibly as Russia."
Tags: Tokyo Olympics, Russia, Cyber Attack, Russian Hackers
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