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Iran-Linked Hackers Preparing Smear Campaign on Trump

Politico
Article Source: Politico

Article Source: Politico

Thousands of Iranians attend the funeral ceremony for military officials and nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes on Iran, on June 28, 2025, in Tehran - Majid Saeedi/Getty Images
  • Hackers linked to Iran, using the pseudonym “Robert,” threatened to leak 100GB of emails stolen from Trump aides, including White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, adviser Roger Stone, lawyer Lindsey Halligan, and Stormy Daniels, in a bid to undermine President Trump.
  • The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) labeled the threat a “coordinated smear campaign” to damage Trump’s political standing, following a similar email leak attempt during the 2024 election.
  • The hackers’ actions are seen as retaliation for U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025, escalating tensions amid ongoing U.S.-Iran conflicts. Read More

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