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US campaign finance filing system offline after cyberattack days before midterms

The US campaign finance agency's databases were targeted by a hacker, taking the filing system offline days before midterm elections. The attack disrupts transparency and could delay reporting of campaign contributions. The extent of data compromise and attribution remain unclear.

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Anadolu Agency ENabout 1 hour agoUSengCredibility 51%View source

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#cyberattack #election security #campaign finance #midterm elections #critical infrastructure

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developingCyber33m ago

FEC Electronic Filing System Offline Following Cyberattack

The Federal Election Commission's (FEC) electronic filing system is offline following a confirmed cyberattack. The incident has disrupted campaign finance disclosures days before the US midterm elections, though the scope of data compromise and attribution remain unconfirmed. This marks a significant cyber intrusion into US electoral infrastructure.

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activePoliticsJustice3m ago