China may be using thesame method used by Russia to meddle with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, through emails of U.S. political action committees.
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.
Research Report Outlines Voter Registration Database Security
The Center for Election Innovation and Research released a must read research report titled “Voter Registration Database Security” dated September 2018.
Lawmaker: US Senate, Staff Targeted By State-Backed Hackers
US Senate and staff personal email accounts targeted by state-backed hackers and the Senate’s security office has refused to defend them, a lawmaker says.
Report Outlines Tools to Protect The Vote From Cyber Attack
The Brennan Center’s “Better Safe Than Sorry” report offers tools that those in charge of elections can use to protect the vote from cybercriminals.
Election Security Guide For Public Officials And Those Running For Office
The Brennan Center’s campaign on election protection is meant to assist those running for office to help make the midterm polls free from interference.
The Overlooked Weak Link in Election Security: Local Voting
ProPublica found that more than one-third of counties overseeing toss-up congressional elections have email systems that could be vulnerable to hacking.
Election Security Remains Among Biggest Security Threats
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen says risks to election security are now among the “principal security threats” facing the country.
US State Systems Still Waiting for Election Security Checkups
The Department of Homeland Security is playing catch-up in helping to ensure that state election systems are secure
Few of the States Prepped by Feds on Election Security
Just 20 state officials out of 150 have received security clearance to view classified information about vulnerabilities
Detailed Swedish election security plan provides true protection
Annual report says that Sweden’s “robust” and “decentralised” electoral system is tough to influence