2020-09-10
Microsoft: Russian Hackers are Targeting US Presidential Campaigns
In a blog post, Microsoft writes that it "has detected cyberattacks targeting people and organizations involved in the upcoming presidential election." Microsoft has seen malicious activity from hacking groups operating from Russia, China, and Iran. The attacks are targeting "candidates and campaign staffers, but also those they consult on key issues."
Editor's Note
People on this target list had best be using strong authentication.

William Hugh Murray
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