The Microsoft has detected cyberattacks targeting people and organizations involved in the upcoming presidential election in the United States, including attacks on people associated with Donald Trump and Joe Biden campaigns.
Hackers with ties to Russia, China and Iran are involved in the cyberattack. The Russian hackers who breached the 2016 Democratic campaign are said to be involved again. The Microsoft said that same cyber-attackers also targeted British political parties.
"The activity we are announcing today makes clear that foreign activity groups have stepped up their efforts targeting the 2020 election as had been anticipated," Microsoft's Vice-President for customer security, Tom Burt said.
The firm said Chinese hackers had launched attacks targeting individuals connected to Mr Biden's campaign, while Iranian hackers had maintained efforts targeting people connected with the Trump campaign.
Hackers with ties to Russia, China and Iran are involved in the cyberattack. The Russian hackers who breached the 2016 Democratic campaign are said to be involved again. The Microsoft said that same cyber-attackers also targeted British political parties.
"The activity we are announcing today makes clear that foreign activity groups have stepped up their efforts targeting the 2020 election as had been anticipated," Microsoft's Vice-President for customer security, Tom Burt said.
The firm said Chinese hackers had launched attacks targeting individuals connected to Mr Biden's campaign, while Iranian hackers had maintained efforts targeting people connected with the Trump campaign.