Iranian groups suspected in Trump campaign hack have dangerous history, deep expertise

Figurines with computers are seen in front of USA and Iran flags in this illustration made on Sept. 10, 2022.

The Iranian hacking team that compromised the campaign of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is known for placing surveillance software on the mobile phones of its victims, enabling them to record calls, steal texts and silently turn on cameras and microphones, according to researchers and experts who follow the group.