- 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