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Russia's cyberattack on the U.S. electoral system before Donald Trump's election was far more widespread than has been publicly revealed, including incursions into voter databases and software systems in almost twice as many states as previously reported.
In Illinois, investigators found evidence that cyber intruders tried to delete or alter voter data. The hackers accessed software designed to be used by poll workers on Election Day, and in at least one state accessed a campaign finance database. Details of the wave of attacks, in the summer and fall of 2016, were provided by three people with direct knowledge of the U.S. investigation into the matter. In all, the Russian hackers hit systems in a total of 39 states, one of them said.
[...] The new details, buttressed by a classified National Security Agency document recently disclosed by The Intercept, show the scope of alleged hacking that federal investigators are scrutinizing as they look into whether Trump campaign officials may have colluded in the efforts. But they also paint a worrisome picture for future elections: The newest portrayal of potentially deep vulnerabilities in the U.S.'s patchwork of voting technologies comes less than a week after former FBI Director James Comey warned Congress that Moscow isn't done meddling.
(Score: 5, Touché) by shortscreen on Friday June 16 2017, @09:19AM (2 children)
So. Despite the countless warnings, year after year, from anyone who knew anything about computers, about the risks of using network-connected general purpose computers to count votes, no one could be bothered to actually do something about it. But now suddenly it's a big deal, because... we wuz haxxored!? And look, the NSA has conveniently documented this giant wave of hack attempts. That's right, they saw the whole thing! But (as always) didn't do a thing about it. They were caught off guard, you know? I mean, who could have forseen it? They sat back and watched, powerless, while the hackers ran wild. But they documented it, so that the American public would know the truth! Well, at least "the truth" as reported by a few "anonymous officials" and leaks, after the election was over and done with. So yeah, the horse is long gone, but the NSA wants you to know that it noticed the barn door was open. And documented it.
And further more, the NSA is totally sure that it was RUSSIA!!! and not just a bunch of random hackers hacking away. After all, look at how much Russia has gained from this outcome. Why, Mr. Putin got to talk to the Donald on the telephone! I'm sure it was worth unleashing an army of hackers just for that.
(Score: 4, Insightful) by takyon on Friday June 16 2017, @10:23AM
The summary talks about voter registration data, not vote tabulation.
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(Score: 2) by tangomargarine on Friday June 16 2017, @04:13PM
Well duh, they were too busy illegally spying on Americans to do their real job.
"Is that really true?" "I just spent the last hour telling you to think for yourself! Didn't you hear anything I said?"