In a concerning development, it has been revealed that one of Donald Trump's attorneys was targeted in a hacking attempt, allegedly orchestrated by Iran, three sources familiar with the matter informed CNN. This revelation comes in the wake of American intelligence agencies' confirmation that Iran was behind a recent cyberattack on Trump's 2024 campaign.

Lindsey Halligan, a member of Trump's legal team for several years, was reportedly targeted as part of Iran's hacking efforts. The exact timing of the attempt and the extent of any breach of Halligan's devices or accounts remain unclear, as the FBI continues its investigation.

This incident follows previous reports that Iranian hackers infiltrated the personal email account of Trump ally Roger Stone and used it to gain access to the account of a senior campaign official. Halligan, although less public-facing than other attorneys, is seen internally as a valuable resource within the Trump team. Colleagues describe her as a "Trump whisperer," entrusted by the former president to convey important messages.

In response to the hacking attempts, Trump campaign communications director Steven Cheung voiced concern over the revelation. He stated, "These reports of the attempted hacking of President Trump's team by the terrorist regime in Iran come after recent disclosures of an Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump around the same time as the Butler, PA tragedy. Any media or news outlet reprinting documents or internal communications are doing the bidding of America's enemies."

The FBI, which is currently conducting a high-stakes investigation, declined to comment on the matter. However, on Monday, the FBI and other US intelligence agencies confirmed that the Iranian government was indeed behind the cyber attack targeting both Trump's presidential campaign and the Biden-Harris campaign.

According to a joint statement by the FBI, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Iranian government used social engineering and other tactics to gain access to individuals associated with both political campaigns. The agencies highlighted concerns that such activities, including theft and disclosure of information, were intended to influence the US election process.

In response, Iran's UN mission promptly rejected the allegations, labeling them as "unsubstantiated."

While the Trump campaign has been in contact with the FBI regarding the hacking attempt, questions remain regarding the extent of their collaboration due to Trump's inherent mistrust of the agency. The campaign has been briefed on the FBI's preliminary findings.

As the investigation unfolds, the hacking attempt on Trump's attorney underscores the growing concern over cyber threats targeting political campaigns, raising questions about the integrity of the US election process and the ability of foreign actors to impact American democracy.