Iranian Government Hackers Targeting U.S. Officials During Presidential Campaign

Microsoft cybersecurity researchers report Iranian government hackers attacking U.S. officials during the American presidential campaign. Russia still involved in foreign influence, but Iran's operations have surged recently. Iran using cyberattacks more focused on election conduct than swaying voters. Both Iran and Russia experimenting with AI in influence campaigns. Iran creating fake news websites using AI. Russian disinformation operation shows Ukrainian soldiers burning Donald Trump in effigy. Iran mixing brute-force cyberattacks with influence operations. Iran's IRGC linked hacking group targeting U.S. government organizations in swing states.

Virtual meeting between U.S. and Israeli officials regarding Israel's plans for Rafah in Gaza

A virtual meeting between top U.S. and Israeli officials grew contentious when Israel proposed evacuating Palestinian civilians from Rafah in Gaza to tents without proper planning. The meeting was productive overall and is expected to lead to further discussions on Israel's plans for a ground invasion of Rafah.

Russian Targeting of U.S. Officials with Havana Syndrome

A joint investigation by 60 Minutes, The Insider, and Der Spiegel reveals that U.S. officials are being targeted by Russia with high-energy beams causing mysterious brain injuries known as Havana Syndrome. Evidence points to a Russian spy named Vitalii Kovalev, who was later killed in Ukraine. The U.S. intelligence community is divided on attributing the incidents to a foreign adversary, with some agencies having low confidence in the conclusion.