FEC donation reporting system offline after hacking attempt in final campaign week

The Federal Election Commission reported that a 'bad actor' attempted to breach its campaign donation reporting system, forcing a shutdown that disrupts political finance disclosures during the final week of campaigning. The extent of the breach and any data compromise remain unclear, but the timing suggests potential election interference. This incident raises concerns about the integrity of campaign finance transparency and could affect public confidence in the electoral process.

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