Analysis: Iranian hackers targeting US presidential campaign

The group, allegedly linked to the Iranian government, has been on tech company’s radar since 2013.

Microsoft has warned of a hacking effort from Iran targeting accounts related to a US presidential campaign.

According to the alert, current and former US government officials are also targeted by these Iranian hackers.

The group, called “Phosphorus“, has been on Microsoft’s radar since 2013.

Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane reports live from Washington, DC.