Intel officials say they anticipate more hacking attempts as US election nears

U.S. intelligence leaders state they are in a stronger position to respond to foreign cyberattacks and influence operations targeting the 2024 election, referencing a recent FBI attribution of a breach of the Trump campaign to Iranian hackers and attempted targeting of the Biden-Harris campaign. Officials highlighted faster attribution, tighter coordination across agencies compared with 2016, and continued anticipation of activity from Iran, Russia, and China as the election approaches.