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Historically, the Robert group successfully infiltrated the Trump campaign last year through phishing emails, stealing sensitive documents, including a vetting report on then-Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance. They also targeted individuals like Lindseay Haligan and FBI Director Cash Patel—though no documents were leaked during those operations.
Amid the recent activity, U.S. authorities charged three IRGC cyber operatives in September for their attempts to sabotage the 2024 presidential election, underscoring the persistence and potential danger of Iran's cyber warfare strategy. The Biden administration remains vigilant, especially as the U.S. government has warned of an increased likelihood of Iran-linked groups targeting critical infrastructure and prominent figures.