On Friday, Microsoft researchers reported that hackers with connections to the Iranian government have been attempting to access the account of an American "high-ranking official" during the presidential campaign trail. This is just weeks after the hackers breached the account of a county-level U.S. official.

Japanese residents scrambled to safety after a 7.1 earthquake and aftershocks shook the island on Thursday, prompting officials to issue a Tsunami Advisory. However, scientists are now warning that a potentially larger earthquake could follow the initial one.