• Iran-linked hackers claim to have 100GB of emails from Trump aides.
• The hacking group previously leaked emails during the 2024 campaign.
• CISA condemns the threat as a calculated smear against Trump.

Iran-linked hackers have threatened to disclose approximately 100 gigabytes of emails stolen from U.S. President Donald Trump's associates, including White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Trump lawyer Lindsey Halligan, adviser Roger Stone, and adult film star Stormy Daniels. The hackers, using the pseudonym Robert, hinted at organizing a sale of the material but did not specify the contents or the timing of the potential release, as reported by Channel News Asia, South China Morning Post, and Reuters.

The group resurfaced recently, coming after a gap in their communications following Trump's election. They had previously leaked emails in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, which included sensitive discussions and financial arrangements tied to Trump's campaign. Despite the leak's attention last year, they did not alter the election's outcome, which Trump won, according to Dawn and Newsweek.

In response to the threats, officials from U.S. cybersecurity agencies condemned the hackers' actions as "digital propaganda" and a "calculated smear campaign" aimed to damage President Trump and his allies. FBI Director Kash Patel stated that anyone involved in breaching national security will face full prosecution, emphasizing the serious nature of the threats, as outlined by India Times and The Hill.

The hackers had initially stopped leaking materials following a previous statement declaring, "I am retired, man," but resumed activity after recent military actions between Israel and Iran escalated. Experts have noted that Iran's cyber operations might escalate in retaliation for perceived aggressions, as supported by India Times and Dawn.