The claim that Iran was behind the email operation, which came into view on Tuesday as Democrats in several states reported receiving emails demanding they vote for President Trump, was leveled without specific evidence. The operation appeared to exploit a vulnerability in the Proud Boys’ online network. Tarrio, determined to beat back the perception of involvement by the Proud Boys, said he had spoken to an FBI agent about the episode. Memes circulated online with the words integrated into the Proud Boys logo. Another online poster used the moment to advertise T-shirts and hoodies bearing the group’s logo and the words “PROUD BOYS STANDING BY.”

Source: Washington Post October 21, 2020 01:19 UTC