Cybersecurity
U.S. Sees Russia, China, Iran Trying to Influence 2020 Elections
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A Trump administration official said that Russia, China, and Iran are trying to manipulate U.S. public opinion ahead of the 2020 elections but that none has successfully corrupted physical election infrastructure, which remains a potential target for state and non-state actors.
China has primarily used conventional media outlets to advocate for certain policies, including trade, while Russia and Iran have been more active on social media platforms, a senior U.S. intelligence official told reporters on Monday, speaking on the condition of not being identified.
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U.S. Sees Russia, China, Iran Trying to Influence 2020 Elections