Iran-Linked Hackers Threaten US with Trump Aides' Emails Leak; CISA Responds

Jul 1, 2025 United States United States Cybersecurity
Iran-Linked Hackers Threaten US with Trump Aides' Emails Leak; CISA Responds

Iran-linked hackers threaten to release emails from Trump aides. CISA calls it 'digital propaganda.' Hackers claim 100GB of data from key figures.

Iran-Linked Hackers Threaten US with Trump Aides' Emails Leak

A hacking group, reportedly with ties to Iran, has threatened to release more stolen emails from Donald Trump's associates, Reuters reports. This threat comes after a previous leak before the 2024 election.

CISA Responds

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has dismissed the threat as "digital propaganda" against Trump, issuing a stern warning.

What the Hackers Claim

The hackers, identifying themselves as Robert, claim to possess 100 gigabytes of emails from figures including Susie Wiles, Lindsey Halligan, Roger Stone, and Stormy Daniels. They hinted at selling the data but gave no specifics.

Previous Allegations

The US Justice Department previously accused Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of similar operations, an allegation the hackers haven't addressed.

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