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Iran’s cyber operations are not limited to infrastructure but also extend to political espionage, aiming to influence U.S. policies and sow unrest. Notably, Iran has previously compromised accounts of U.S. officials and campaign aides, seeking intelligence and future leverage.
Targeting Leaders and Systems
The recent targeting of Cash Patel signifies Iran's focus on high-value individuals within the U.S. government. These efforts serve dual purposes: collecting intelligence on policies and decisions, and potentially creating disinformation campaigns to undermine public trust.