Microsoft, Iran and China

Iranian hackers have probed US election websites for vulnerabilities, Microsoft says
Iranian government-linked hackers have researched and probed election-related websites in multiple US swing states, in a possible effort to discover vulnerabilities that could be used influence the presidential election,
Influence campaigns from Iran, China, Russia ramping up ahead of elections, Microsoft finds
Microsoft found that Iranian hackers are looking for vulnerabilities in election-related websites, as part of a broader increase in election interference efforts by foreign nations including Russia and China.
Russia, China, Iran May Boost Efforts to Meddle in US Election: Microsoft
According to a new report, the U.S. can expect foreign adversaries to increase efforts aimed at disrupting the democratic process.
Iranian Hacker Group Focuses on US Election Websites, Media, Ahead of Vote, Microsoft Says
An Iranian hacking group is actively scouting U.S. election-related websites and American media outlets as election day nears, according to a new Microsoft blog published on Wednesday. Researchers say the activity suggests "preparations for more direct influence operations.
Iranian hacker group aims at US election websites and media before vote, Microsoft says
An Iranian hacking group is actively scouting U.S. election-related websites and American media outlets as Election Day nears, with activity suggesting preparations for more "direct influence operations,
Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway US voters may escalate, new Microsoft report says
Foreign adversaries have shown continued determination to influence the U.S. election –- and there are signs their activity will intensify as Election Day nears, Microsoft said in a report Wednesday.

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