Iran hacks Google

Turning Gmail into intel                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 August 20, 2024 Greetings Everyday Spy, The 2024 US presidential race is under siege. Recently the Trump campaign said its email systems were under attack from a foreign hacking group. Trump might be well known for making election interference claims, [but this time the threat is real.]( Google found that Iranian hackers are targeting the campaigns of Biden, Harris, and Trump. Iranian hacking efforts are way more widespread than we first thought. They're going after campaign managers and high-profile consultants for all the main players in November's election. The Iranian strategy is simple: turn Gmail into intel. What’s interesting is that Iran isn’t messing with Google’s software systems themselves. The hackers have no desire to bite the hand that feeds them, and Gmail accounts are their ‘phishing hole’ to hook sensitive info. Iran is playing the numbers game. The hacker group knows that if they go after enough Gmail accounts, they'll eventually crack into some. It’s the ‘spray and pray’ page out of the scammer’s playbook: cast a wide net and see what is caught. All it takes is access to a few targets’ email accounts to get the intel they want. People assume a tech giant like Google can’t be compromised– but they’re wrong. You might also assume that a presidential campaign would have every online defense measure in place…wrong again. Experts discovered that Trump campaign staffers weren’t using Gmail’s current best practices for email account security. The hacking group was even able to tap into the email account of Roger Stone, a famous Trump ally. The real target isn't email accounts - it's our democracy. Is Iran flexing its ability to steal data or embarrass politicians? Nope. The big prize in their eyes is sowing doubt, fueling division, and eroding trust in our electoral process. In this new era of warfare, your smartphone and laptop are the frontlines. News sites you read and social media posts you share could be part of a foreign manipulation campaign. The lines are blurring, making it harder than ever to discern truth from propaganda. Your critical thinking is now a matter of national security. As these attacks become more advanced, your ability to question, verify, and think critically about the info you consume is crucial. It's not just about protecting your personal data anymore - it's about safeguarding the integrity of our nation's decision-making process. The power to defend our democracy lies in your hands. By staying informed, questioning sources, and refusing to be swayed by emotional manipulation, you become a human firewall against foreign intel campaigns. Remember, in this new landscape of digital warfare, your mind is the ultimate battleground. And it's up to you to fortify it. Godspeed, #EverydaySpy P.S. - Iran is banking on you to get emotional, fall for false narratives, and spread their bad info. But you can stop them dead in their tracks [when you use CIA tactics for outsmarting news, media, and advertising so you can find the truth every time.]( [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 EDS Free Newsletters EverydaySpy, 411 Walnut St. #20309 Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, United States of America [Terms of Service](