WASHINGTON – A hacker group reportedly linked to Iranian intelligence has threatened to release a trove of emails allegedly stolen from close associates of former U.S. President Donald Trump, raising alarm among American cybersecurity and intelligence agencies.
The group claims to have accessed and downloaded nearly 100 gigabytes of confidential communications, including emails linked to Trump’s former chief of staff, legal advisors, political consultants, and other campaign officials.
U.S. officials have not publicly confirmed the full extent of the breach but have acknowledged the ongoing threat posed by state-linked cyber groups. Intelligence agencies believe the operation could be part of a broader strategy of cyber retaliation amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran.
The emails in question are believed to include internal communications, strategy documents, and sensitive political exchanges. Experts warn that the potential release of such material—whether authentic or selectively altered—could be aimed at sowing political discord or influencing U.S. domestic narratives.
Cybersecurity watchdogs have described the threat as a serious national security concern, particularly as it involves individuals still active in political and legal circles. Federal investigators are currently assessing the breach and its implications.
This latest development follows a series of high-profile cyberattacks attributed to Iranian and other state-backed actors targeting U.S. institutions, with officials stressing the need for heightened digital defenses and coordinated countermeasures.
The hacker group has not announced a release timeline but claims it will disclose the material “in phases” unless unspecified demands are met.
Reported by PakTribune International Desk
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