January 9, 2024 at 10:56AM Ukraine and Germany are accused of launching a cyberattack to disrupt a Bangladesh national election app. The app, used to provide election updates and candidate data, is impacted by slow performance. Although the exact nature of the attack is not specified, it’s suspected to be caused by botnets from Ukraine … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 07:51AM A joint report by the Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security confirms cyberattacks during the 2022 US mid-term election, including activities linked to Russia and China. Despite these efforts, there is no evidence of significant impact on election integrity or security. A separate report by the ODNI examines foreign … Read more
December 12, 2023 at 12:14PM The Ministry of Interior in Libya is collaborating with the UNDP to focus on cybersecurity in preparation for upcoming national elections. The training program aims to enhance staff’s grasp of cybersecurity best practices and social media dynamics to safeguard against foreign interference. The specialized module equips security staff to navigate … Read more
November 6, 2023 at 05:24AM Election officials in Mississippi’s Hinds County had to rush to complete poll worker training after a breach of county computers in early September. The breach disrupted their ability to access computers for three weeks, causing a delay in voter registration processing. Despite these challenges, officials say they are on track … Read more