Microsoft has detected increased hacking activity by an Iranian group, Cotton Sandstorm, targeting US election websites and media outlets ahead of Election Day. The group is believed to be planning "preparations for more direct influence operations." This comes as no surprise, given the group's history of election interference in 2020. Microsoft analysts have been monitoring the situation since April, but the activity has recently escalated.

Source: https://www.wionews.com/world/microsoft-warns-iranian-hackers-ramping-up-attacks-on-us-websites-in-lead-up-to-election-day-770309