Malicious Actors Sow Discord With False Election Compromise Claims

September 13, 2024 at 02:20PM The FBI and CISA warn of high disinformation spread claiming cyberattacks on US voter registration databases, instigated by malicious actors to manipulate public opinion and undermine trust in democracy. Access to voter registration information does not indicate compromise, and there’s no evidence of cyberattacks preventing elections or altering voter data. … Read more

A Cyber Breach Delays Poll Worker Training in Mississippi’s Largest County Before the Statewide Vote

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