Microsoft detects fake news sites linked to Iran aimed at meddling in U.S. election

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 news sites and targeting government employees and officials. LTC Eugene Chu LTC (Join to see) Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Maj Kim Patterson Maj (Join to see) Capt Walter Miller Capt Dwayne Conyers CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy MSgt Neil Greenfield MSgt Steve Sweeney MSG Stan Hutchison MSgt Michael Bischoff SSgt Richard Kensinger 1SG (Join to see) PO1 Tony Holland PO1 Brian Austin PO1 (Join to see) SGT Charlie Lee SP5 Dennis Loberger