Security News

Microsoft: Russia’s Fancy Bear Working to Influence EU Elections
2019-02-20 16:16

As hundreds of millions of Europeans prepare to go to the polls in May, Fancy Bear ramps up cyber-espionage and disinformation efforts.

Israel Seeks to Beat Election Cyber Bots
2019-02-01 15:45

Amy Spiro is one of many Israeli journalists who recently received a direct message on her Twitter account linking to a sensational news story. The sender, using the Jewish-sounding name "Bina...

You think election meddling is bad now? Buckle up for 2020, US intel chief tells Congress
2019-01-30 01:44

Expect trolls, cyber attacks, and even deep fakes in next election Attacks intended to sway the outcome of the 2020 US Presidential election are probably already underway, according to the...

DNC: Russian Hackers Attacked Us Again After Midterm Elections
2019-01-21 09:50

Hackers believed to be associated with the Russian government targeted the US Democratic National Committee (DNC) shortly after the 2018 midterm elections, court documents show. read more

Netanyahu Says Israel Ready to Thwart Election Cyber Meddling
2019-01-10 12:53

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that his country led the world in cyber defence, after a report that an unnamed nation planned to meddle in its upcoming general election....

HR1 Bill Includes Provisions to Improve U.S. Election Security
2019-01-04 17:53

The Democrat-controlled House of Representatives has unveiled its first Bill: HR1, dubbed the 'For the People Act'. It has little chance of getting through the Republican-controlled Congress, and...

U.S. Sanctions Russians for Hacking, Election Interference
2018-12-20 07:35

The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions against nearly two dozen Russia-related individuals and entities over their roles in election interference, hacking the World...

US elections watchdog says it's OK to spend surplus campaign cash on cybersecurity gear
2018-12-13 23:38

Congresscritters now have one less excuse for getting pwned The US Federal Election Commission has officially voted to allow members of Congress to use their campaign funds on cybersecurity protection.…

Google Wants to Ensure Integrity of EU Parliamentary Elections
2018-11-26 13:59

Google is rolling out new tools to ensure Europeans receive the information they need for next year’s Parliamentary elections in the European Union (EU). read more

Election Hacking Probe Gets New Boss After Sessions Quits
2018-11-08 11:18

Probe's Future Uncertain After Trump Forces Attorney General To ResignU.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned on Thursday at the request of President Donald Trump. While long expected, the...