Russian state-sponsored hackers are targeting election systems in the United States, according to a new report from the Department of Homeland Security..
The report, which was released on Thursday, said that the hackers have been scanning and probing election systems for vulnerabilities that could allow them to disrupt the upcoming midterm elections. The hackers are also trying to steal voter registration data, the report said..
The report did not provide any specific details about the targets of the hacking campaign, but it said that the hackers are using a variety of methods to attack election systems. These methods include phishing emails, malicious software, and brute force attacks..
The report said that the Russian government is likely behind the hacking campaign because it has a history of trying to interfere in US elections. In 2016, Russian hackers interfered in the presidential election by hacking into the Democratic National Committee’s computer systems and releasing stolen emails..
The report said that the US government is taking steps to protect election systems from the hacking campaign. These steps include working with state and local election officials to identify and patch vulnerabilities in election systems, and providing cybersecurity training to election officials..
The report also said that the US government is working with international partners to combat Russian hacking. In July, the US government sanctioned two Russian intelligence officers for their involvement in the 2016 election hacking..
The report’s findings are a reminder of the importance of cybersecurity in the upcoming midterm elections. Election officials need to be aware of the threats that they face and take steps to protect their systems from attack. The US government also needs to continue to work with international partners to combat Russian hacking..
Here are some additional details from the report:.
* The hackers are targeting election systems in all 50 states..
* The hackers are using a variety of methods to attack election systems, including phishing emails, malicious software, and brute force attacks..
* The US government is taking steps to protect election systems from the hacking campaign, including working with state and local election officials to identify and patch vulnerabilities in election systems, and providing cybersecurity training to election officials..
* The US government is also working with international partners to combat Russian hacking..
The report’s findings are a serious concern. Election officials need to take steps to protect their systems from attack, and the US government needs to continue to work with international partners to combat Russian hacking..
