Both campaigns were warned that they had been targeted, and there was “no sign of compromise” in either case, he posted to Twitter.
Both major presidential campaigns have recently been the targets of cyberattacks from foreign governments, a Google executive said Thursday.
Google's Threat Analysis Group, which deals with nation-state hacking, said that hackers traced to China attempted to break into email accounts of people on the campaign of the apparent Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
Separately, hackers connected to Iran targeted the campaign staff of President Donald Trump, according to the group's director, Shane Huntley.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria’s Assad seeks to control economy, goes after cousin.
Iran frees American, U.S. allows dual citizen to visit Iran in deal.
Coronavirus: Iran fears second wave after surge in cases.
Iran marks record surge in new Covid-19 cases, steps up health campaign.
Iraqi militiamen drop guns to dig graves for coronavirus victims.
Turkey strips 3 legislators of seats, setting off protest.
Jordan says to lift 'most' coronavirus restrictions.
Lebanese FM Hitti: 'We have to save our country'.
Israel suspends parliament sessions after MP gets virus.
Israeli settlers fear 'nightmare' of being isolated by annexation.
ASIA
Tiananmen vigil in Hong Kong draws thousands despite coronavirus-related ban. Hong Kong protesters defy ban to mark Tiananmen massacre.
Hong Kong legislature outlaws slander of Chinese national anthem.
White House says China's Tiananmen Square 'slaughter' not forgotten.
North Korea: Kim's sister threatens to end military pact over leaflets. South Korean balloons: Plans to stop people sending cross-border messages.
U.N. report: Philippines under Duterte guilty of human rights violations.
India, Australia strengthen defence ties as China tensions loom.
Knife-wielding attacker injures 39 at Chinese primary school.
AFRICA
Libya: Pro-government forces claim victory in siege of Tripoli. Libya's GNA takes full control of Tripoli.
Thousands flee Niger refugee camp after attack.
More than two million facing hunger in Burkina Faso: government.
Burundi court upholds election results, rejecting claims of irregularities.
Cameroonian journalist Samuel Wazizi dies in gov't detention: RSF.
South African hospitals 'could be overwhelmed' by Covid-19.
Senegal eases coronavirus curfew after protests.
Facebook deactivates accounts of Tunisian political bloggers and activists.
EUROPE
Eurozone in fresh emergency action to boost economy. European Central Bank adds $672B in coronavirus aid.
Germany: Angela Merkel quashes talk she may seek 5th term.
Berlin passes first German state anti-discrimination law.
Russia rejects claims it was behind cyberattack on Bundestag in 2015 — diplomat .
St Petersburg death tally casts doubt on Russian coronavirus figures.
Ukrainian prosecutors find no evidence against Hunter Biden.
Hungary mourns post-WWI 'dismemberment', 100 years on.
France cancels July 14 military parade over Covid-19.
AMERICAS
Celebrities, politicians flock to George Floyd’s memorial service in Minneapolis.
AG Barr condemns George Floyd killing & Antifa ‘extremists’ sowing violence, pledges probe into police civil rights violations.
Area around White House to remain closed until June 10.
US faces unemployment crisis amid record trade drop.
Google: Chinese and Iranian hackers targeting Biden, Trump campaigns.
U.S. blacklists 7 Cuban companies, jeopardizing U.S. remittances.
Brazil overtakes Italy as country with third-highest coronavirus deaths.
Death of man after face mask arrest shines light on Mexican police brutality.
Honduras police stop US-bound migrants before Guatemala border.
U.S. Gulf on alert for Cristobal as storm crawls across Mexico.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Pompeo presses nations to fund IS fight despite budget crunch.
Africa's Sahel region becomes latest battleground for jihadist groups.
Jihadist attacks displace 210,000 in Mozambique: UN.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
S&P 500 closes down, snapping four-day rally.
Oil dips on uncertainty over producers' commitment to output cuts.
China easing airline access amid conflict with Washington.
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