#RomaniaElections

Romania Cancels Presidential Election Results After Alleged Russian Meddling on TikTok

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December 7, 2024 at 03:21AM Romania’s constitutional court annulled the presidential election’s first round due to Russian interference allegations, with the second round canceled. Călin Georgescu, the initial winner, called the ruling an “officialized coup.” The U.S. and EU are monitoring foreign influence on elections, particularly via TikTok, amid numerous cyber intrusion attempts. **Meeting Takeaways … Read more

Romania’s election systems targeted in over 85,000 cyberattacks

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December 5, 2024 at 07:01PM A declassified Romanian Intelligence report reveals over 85,000 cyberattacks targeting the country’s election infrastructure, with leaked credentials for election websites surfacing on a Russian hacker forum. Concurrently, an influence campaign utilized TikTok influencers to promote pro-Russian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu. Romania’s election system remains vulnerable to attacks. ### Meeting Notes … Read more