Russia reports cyberattacks on electronic voting system during Duma elections
Russian authorities report continuous cyberattacks on the electronic voting system and telecommunications lines during the second day of parliamentary elections. The attacks target the first Duma elections since the invasion of Ukraine, but details on attribution and impact remain unclear. This highlights election infrastructure vulnerabilities amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Russia Reports 'Powerful' Cyberattacks on Election Systems During Parliamentary Vote
Russia reported 'powerful' cyberattacks targeting its electronic voting system and election infrastructure during the second day of parliamentary elections. Russian authorities claim the attacks were repelled and remote voting remained operational, though the scale and impact on vote integrity remain unclear. This marks a significant cyber disruption during a politically sensitive election, the first since the invasion of Ukraine.