Security News > 2020 > October > Wisconsin Republican Party Says Hackers Stole $2.3 Million
Hackers have stolen $2.3 million from the Wisconsin Republican Party's account that was being used to help reelect President Donald Trump in the key battleground state, the party's chairman told The Associated Press on Thursday.
The party noticed the suspicious activity on Oct. 22 and contacted the FBI on Friday, said Republican Party Chairman Andrew Hitt.
"We have complete trust in the Republican Party of Wisconsin and know they will deliver the state for the President in four days."
There have been more than 800 attempted phishing attacks for financial gain targeting the Wisconsin Democratic Party this campaign cycle, but none has been successful, said party spokeswoman Courtney Beyer.
The state Democratic Party raised nearly $59 million over the past two years compared with just $23.7 million for Republicans.