Twitter said Tuesday it is tightening up rules for E.U. political ads ahead of elections, following similar moves by fellow tech giants Facebook and Google.
Election Security articles on Democracy Chronicles
This election security section highlights the importance of protecting the integrity of the vote count. An onslaught of new technologies offer both opportunity and peril for democracy. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Voting Machines.
Australian Political Parties Targeted In Mass Hacking Attempt
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the country’s major political parties have been hit by a hack on their computer networks.
US Says It’s Ramping up Election Security Efforts for 2020
The head of the Department of Homeland Security’s cybersecurity wing is pushing back on a media report that the agency has scaled back.
Cash Reward: Hackers Wanted For Swiss E-Voting System
Registration is open for those who want to help reveal cracks in Switzerland’s future e-voting system and maybe earn cash bounty. Critics say test is farce.
Trump Cyber Official Warns Voting Machines Need Paper Trails
A top Trump administration cybersecurity official warned that voting machines must produce paper receipts to protect against hacking in the 2020 election.
Economy, Insecurity and Corruption Weigh on Nigerian Elections
Nigerians will choose a president and legislature for Africa’s most populous country, state governors and local representatives will be picked after.
Kansas Didn’t Use National Voter Database It Runs Last Year
A much-criticized national database that checks if voters are registered in multiple states wasn’t used last year in Kansas, the state that administers it
Where Cybersecurity Legislation ‘Goes To Die’ in Congress
Wisconsin Rep. Sen. Ron Johnson leads committee with broad oversight over nation’s cybersecurity issues, including protecting consumers and U.S. elections.
Pennsylvania Scrambles to Bolster Security Against Election Hackers
Pennsylvania officials from across the state scrambles to bolster security against election hackers in preparation for the 2020 state election.
Apparent Hacking of Australian National Parliament’s Computers
Australian authorities are investigating the apparent hacking of the national parliament’s computer network, two senior lawmakers said Friday.