2 Iranians charged with threatening US voters in 2020

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Two suspected Iranian computer hackers have been charged with election interference, accused of trying to intimidate American voters ahead of last year’s U.S. presidential election by sending threatening messages and spreading disinformation.

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2 Iranians charged with threatening US voters in 2020

Two suspected Iranian computer hackers have been charged with election interference, accused of trying to intimidate American voters ahead of last year's U.S. presidential election by sending threatening messages and spreading disinformation. The effort attracted publicity in the run-up to the November 2020 election, when law enforcement and intelligence officials held an unusual evening news conference to accuse Iran of orchestrating an email …

2 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Reuters

U.S. charges Iranians for alleged cyber plot to meddle in 2020 presidential election

The United States announced criminal charges on Thursday against two Iranians it accuses of launching a cyber disinformation campaign to meddle in the 2020 U.S. presidential election that targeted voters as well as elected members of Congress and a U.S. media company.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

Ownership:The Woodbridge Company

USA Today

2 Iranians charged in election interference campaign during 2020 vote; Iran linked to cyber effort just before vote

Two Iranian suspects formed a "conspiracy" to compromise election-related websites in 11 states, the Manhattan US attorney said on Thursday.

2 months ago·United States

Ownership:Gannett

Washington Times

Iranians charged, sanctioned over alleged effort to interfere in 2020 U.S. elections

The Justice Department has accused Iranians of attempted interference in the 2020 election, including efforts to influence Republican lawmakers, Democratic voters and American news reports.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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