Senators question FBI on Russian hack of voting firm Robert Mueller's report on Russia's interference in the 2016 election describes how Kremlin-backed spies installed malware on the network of an unnamed company that "developed software used by numerous U.S. counties to manage voter rolls." By: Tami Abdollah, The Associated Press 5 days ago
Watchdog finds 10 ‘critical’ IT security risks in the government Ten agencies still operate old, mission critical and poorly secured information technology, which the Government Accountability Office deemed 'critical' to modernize. By: Jessie Bur June 11
Russian hackers targeted them. Now states want to protect their election systems At least three states reportedly targeted by Russian hackers during the 2016 election are part of a new group of states working together with the National Governors Association to enhance cybersecurity as the 2020 election cycle approaches. By: Andrew Eversden June 7
Feds to finally examine 2016 NC poll books for hacking The U.S. Department of Homeland Security analysis of laptops used in Durham County is the first known federal probe of voting technology that malfunctioned during the 2016 election, when Russian hackers infiltrated election systems in several states. By: Emery P. Dalesio and Frank Bajak, The Associated Press June 6
US officials say foreign election hacking is inevitable Comments before a House subcommittee by representatives from the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security underscored the challenges for federal and state governments in trying to ward off interference from Russia and other countries in the 2020 election. By: Eric Tucker and Colleen Long, The Associated Press May 22
2 Chinese men indicted for hacking Anthem The Justice Department said the two also hacked three other U.S.-based companies it did not name, one in the technology sector, the others in basic materials and communications. By: Ken Kusmer and Frank Bajak, The Associated Press May 10
Cyberattack cripples Baltimore’s government computer servers The Tuesday problems come just over a year since another ransomware attack hit Baltimore's 911 dispatch system, prompting a worrisome 17-hour shutdown of automated emergency dispatching. By: David McFadden, The Associated Press May 7
Microsoft offers software tools to secure elections Dubbed "ElectionGuard," the Microsoft kit will be available this summer, the company says, with early prototypes ready to pilot for next year's general elections. By: Frank Bajak, The Associated Press May 6
Preventing 2020 campaign cyberattacks won’t be easy or cheap President Donald Trump has often downplayed Russia's interference in 2016. And his staff told former Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen not to bring up election security during her meetings with him. But administration officials insist election security is a priority. By: Colleen Long and Christina A. Cassidy, The Associated Press May 3
Former DHS head took up cyber despite White House aversion The potential for foreign cyberattacks to shape U.S. elections has been in the spotlight as special counsel Robert Mueller's report outlined efforts made by Russia to steal thousands of emails and internal documents from the Democratic Party and the Clinton campaign in 2016. By: Colleen Long, The Associated Press April 25
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