Security News

Securing the 2020 Elections From Multifarious Threats
2019-09-16 13:52

That foreign nations will attempt to interfere with the U.S. 2020 elections is a given. read more

Cyber risk assessment of U.S. election commissions finds critical areas for improvement
2019-09-13 03:30

Many election commissions are focused on quickly adapting and updating their cybersecurity; however, commissions still need to dedicate resources to updating outdated operating systems and...

Bots evolving to better mimic humans during elections
2019-09-09 04:00

Bots or fake accounts enabled by artificial intelligence on social media have evolved and are now better able to copy human behaviors in order to avoid detection, according to USC Information...

Feds, Tech Giants Meet to Coordinate 2020 Election Security
2019-09-05 16:48

Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Twitter Discuss Information Sharing, CoordinationRepresentatives from the U.S. intelligence establishment met with security officials of major social media and...

Tech Firms, US Officials Talk Election Protection at Facebook
2019-09-05 07:30

Facebook said technology firms and US officials met at its Silicon Valley headquarters on Wednesday to collaborate on protecting next year's presidential election from cyber threats. read more

Election Security Program Aims to Mitigate Ransomware Risks
2019-08-27 21:03

Department of Homeland Security to Help With Database ProtectionsWithin a month, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security hopes to launch a program to help states protect voter registration...

U.S. CyberDome Poised to Protect 2020 Elections
2019-08-16 14:18

An A-list of cyber experts, including former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, has put its weight behind U.S. CyberDome, a nonpartisan initiative to protect presidential campaigns against...

Election Security Threats: From Misinformation to Voting Machine Flaws
2019-08-09 12:48

From insecure voting machines to social media misinformation, governments have alot to think about when it comes to securing elections.

Russia targeted all 50 states in 2016 election, Senate report says
2019-07-29 09:57

The Senate Intelligence Committee doesn't know what Moscow's intentions are, but Robert Mueller says they're still at it.

Russia Targeted All 50 States During 2016 Election: Report
2019-07-26 16:03

Senate Intelligence Committee Report Finds Extensive InterferenceA report from the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee finds that Russia targeted election systems and infrastructure in all 50...