Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center found groups linked to Russia, Iran and China have been steadily launching efforts online to sow division or spread disinformation among U.S voters. Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty Images
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Groups connected to the Iranian government are using a spectrum of online tactics to interfere with the U.S. presidential election, according to a new Microsoft report published Friday.
Researchers at Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center found Iranian operatives have been laying the groundwork to incite chaos and sow division among American voters ahead of Election Day. Some of their strategies include setting up fake