#VotingSecurity

Colorado Accidentally Put Voting System Passwords Online, but Officials Say Election Is Secure

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October 30, 2024 at 09:03AM Passwords for Colorado’s voting system were accidentally published on the Secretary of State’s website for several months before being removed. Officials assure that the integrity and security of the election remain intact despite this oversight. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **Incident Overview**: Voting system passwords were unintentionally published on the Colorado … Read more

Cybersecurity & the 2024 US Elections

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September 16, 2024 at 10:05AM The 2024 US presidential election raises concerns about cybersecurity, particularly around local election systems. While secure, threats such as voting machine hacking, DDoS attacks, ransomware disruptions, website defacement, and email access targeting are anticipated. Despite protective measures, voters should remain informed to minimize potential disruptions. Based on the meeting notes, … Read more

CISA, FBI Assure American Voters of Cyber Safe Electoral Process

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August 16, 2024 at 01:25PM CISA and the FBI reassure American citizens that ransomware disruptions during election periods will not impact the security of vote casting or counting. The agencies emphasize that election officials have measures in place to prevent cyber disruptions impact on electoral systems. The FBI states that ransomware is unlikely to affect … Read more

US elections have never been more secure, says CISA chief

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August 8, 2024 at 08:59AM CISA director Jen Easterly, alongside counterparts from the UK and EU, emphasized the strong preparation for securing elections. With 2024 being a pivotal year for global elections, they discussed the resilience of voting systems to outside threats. While recognizing the complexity of the threat environment, they stressed the importance of … Read more

US, Russia Accuse Each Other of Potential Election Cyberattacks

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March 12, 2024 at 09:51AM A new annual report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence outlines cyber threats to US national interests from Russia, China, and Iran, highlighting concerns about disruption to the US elections. The report suggests that China and Russia are threats at a global scale, while Iran remains a … Read more

How CISA Fights Cyber Threats During Election Primary Season

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March 7, 2024 at 12:57PM The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ramped up efforts to address election security concerns, setting up an Election Operations Center and providing cybersecurity support for state and local elections. The agency is combating evolving threats such as deepfakes and misinformation, with various initiatives and resources in place to … Read more