U.s. Intelligence: Foreign Hackers Spying On Races

WASHINGTON -- The United States sees evidence of hackers, possibly working for foreign governments, snooping on the presidential candidates, the nation's intelligence chief said Wednesday. Government officials are assisting the campaigns to tighten security as the race for the White House intensifies. The activity follows the pattern set in the last two presidential elections.

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