Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Pro-Iran Hackers Threaten to Release Trump Aide Emails, US Calls it Propaganda
Some hackers, possibly connected to Iran, say they have emails from people who worked with Donald Trump.
They are threatening to share these emails.
US officials believe this is a trick to make Trump and his associates look bad.
The government is warning about this threat because of recent tensions.
The hackers could try to disrupt important systems like those that provide water, power, and transportation, the US says.
Pro-Iran hackers are threatening to release emails allegedly stolen from Donald Trump's associates.
Targets include Susie Wiles and Stormy Daniels.
US authorities call the threat a calculated smear campaign.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) labeled it digital propaganda.
The threat followed American strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and could target US infrastructure.
- Who
- Pro-Iran hackers and Donald Trump associates.
- What
- Pro-Iran hackers threatening to release emails of Donald Trump associates.
- When
- Following American strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
- Where
- Online; targeting US figures.
- Why
- To cause disruption or retaliation.
US Authorities
Pro-Iran Hackers
Nature of the Threat
US Authorities
Threat is a calculated smear campaign.
Pro-Iran Hackers
Potential retaliation or to cause disruption.
- Threat
- Release of stolen emails
- Alleged Affiliation
- Pro-Iran hackers
- Targets
- Susie Wiles, Stormy Daniels
- US Response
- Calls it a smear campaign and digital propaganda
- Possible Motivations
- Retaliation or disruption
