Hacker groups are ramping up activity as the US heads into the peak of election season. The latest attacks at times bear hallmarks similar to those seen in 2016.
Organizations have routinely used cyberattacks to meddle in foreign government affairs. In recent years, cyberattacks have played a central role in the election process around the globe. To help thwart such attempts, the US Department of State recently announced a multimillion-dollar bounty focused on identifying cybercriminals associated with foreign governments targeting US elections.
Heading toward Nov. 3 and the peak of the 2020 campaign season, some hacker groups are focusing efforts on candidates and other people integral to the election. On Thursday, Microsoft announced that it had observed a number of cyberattacks targeting organizations and individuals involved in the 2020 US presidential election.
Source TechRepublic