California Launches New Effort To Fight Election Disinformation
The state's new Office of Elections Cybersecurity will focus on combating social media campaigns that try to confuse voters or discourage them from casting ballots.
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Hacks, Security Gaps And Oligarchs: The Business Of Voting Comes Under Scrutiny
Heading into midterm elections, pressure is on for governments and campaigns to secure elections. But what about the companies that make the machines and print the ballots?
Georgia Will Use Electronic Voting Machines This Fall As Paper Ballot Case Falters
A judge said such a paper ballot rollout would "seriously test" the capacity of election workers and "swamp the polls with work and voters," leading to "disaffection and frustration."
NPR/Marist Poll: 1 In 3 Americans Think A Foreign Country Will Change Midterm Votes
There is no evidence Russia, or any other country, has attempted to change vote tallies in an American election. Still, a sizable chunk of the American public thinks it's possible.
Here's What Keeps The Democratic Party's Technology Boss Awake At Night
The DNC wants local chapters to use complex passwords and is leaning heavily on tech giants — while also wishing for more help from government agencies in defending against cyberthreats.
Election Security Becomes A Political Issue In Georgia Governor's Race
The Republican candidate, Secretary of State Brian Kemp, is the state's top election official. He's been criticized for not doing enough to secure Georgia's voting systems.
Local Officials Call Federal Election Funds 'A 10-Cent Solution To A $25 Problem'
States across the country are in the process of money from the federal government for election security. But local officials worry the money isn't enough to make systems safer for the next election.
Russian Hackers Targeted The Most Vulnerable Part Of U.S. Elections. Again
Campaigns are easy marks for hackers, and this week, a Democrat running for re-election in a deeply red state announced that her staff recently came under attack.
Week Of Trump Reversals Puts 2018 Election Security In The Spotlight
The security of the midterm vote is a question that's coming up again after President Trump's press conference with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, where Trump seemed to doubt Russia interference.
Bureaucracy And Politics Slow Election Security Funding To States
Congress is giving states $380 million to bolster the security of the 2018 elections. But getting that money out to local election officials has been a slow and laborious process.