Security News > 2020 > October > US govt: Iran behind fake Proud Boys voter intimidation emails
The US govt has stated that Iran is behind threatening emails sent to Democratic voters warning that they must vote for Trump or face consequences.
Over the past two days, voters registered as Democrats in Florida and Alaska have received voter intimidation emails claiming to be from the far-right group known as the Proud Boys.
These emails use the subject "Vote for Trump or Else" and warn Democratic votes that they must change their party to Republican and vote for President Trump, or the Proud Boys will come after them.
Another email seen by cybersecurity firm ProofPoint included a link to a video falsely depicting Proud Boys hackers hacking into voter registration databases, modifying records, and casting fraudulent ballots.
In a press conference tonight, DNI John Ratcliffe warned that Iran and Russia have gained access to voter registration information and that Iran is using that information to send out these threatening emails.