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Rep. Randy Fine Targeted by Phishing Attack Disguised as TV Interview Invitation
Rep. Randy Fine says he was targeted by an alleged Iranian state actor who sent him a phishing email disguised as a TV interview request. The lawmaker claimed it was part of a growing trend of foreign actors attempting to infiltrate US politics through such tactics.
Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., said an alleged Iranian state actor recently targeted him with a phishing scheme disguised as a television interview request, according to Fine in a statement. The lawmaker claimed the attack was 'an apparent attempt to extract sensitive information' from him. Fine is the first to speak out about the incident, which was reported by Fox News. Details about the extent of the attack and its repercussions are not yet clear.
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