Software firm may have exposed North Carolina to election hackers in 2016There's no known evidence of a breach, but it was a dangerous move.By J. Fingas, 06.05.2019
US Treasury sanctions Russians for hacking and election meddlingThis includes election interference and anti-doping agency hacks.By J. Fingas, 12.19.2018
Senate report details Russia's online meddling in 2016 electionInternet companies' less-than-stellar data reporting didn't help matters.By J. Fingas, 12.16.2018
NSA leaker Reality Winner sentenced to 5 years in prisonProsecutors said the 63-month sentence was the longest ever for leaking classified info to media.By D. Lumb, 08.23.2018
Twitter bans Russia-linked accounts following indictmentsIt's also reviewing its policies on these accounts in the process.By J. Fingas, 07.14.2018
US indicts 12 Russian intel officers for hacking Democrats in 2016There's no indication their attempts influenced the presidential election. By D. Lumb, 07.13.2018
Comey used personal Gmail while FBI director, says federal watchdogBut his Gmails!By D. Lumb, 06.14.2018
Cambridge Analytica tries to shoot down Facebook data sharing claimsNot surprisingly, there's some spin.By J. Fingas, 04.09.2018
Cambridge Analytica accused of violating US election lawsOfficial complaints allege Cambridge illegally skewed key campaigns.By J. Fingas, 03.26.2018
US general says efforts to combat Russian meddling aren't going wellThe US has no unified approach to defend against a digital incursion, he said.By D. Lumb, 03.08.2018
Trump's former digital advisor will manage his re-election bidHe will also help Republican candidates in the 2018 midterms.By D. Lumb, 02.27.2018
Twitter now says 1.4 million users interacted with Russian spam accountsThe new count considers a wider range of interactions, including replies and mentions.By D. Lumb, 01.31.2018
Mueller investigation interviews Facebook staff in Russia probeFacebook didn't find much overlap between Russian troll ads and the Trump campaign.By R. Lawler, 01.26.2018
Dutch intelligence had a front-row seat to Russian DNC hackThey even watched hackers' movements through a security camera, apparently. By J. Rigg, 01.26.2018
Facebook: Russian trolls created 129 event posts during 2016 electionThe Senate posted Facebook, Google and Twitter's answers to election questions.By R. Lawler, 01.26.2018
Twitter is notifying anyone who followed a Russian spam accountAs well as folks who retweeted or liked their messages.By D. Lumb, 01.19.2018
Twitter missed its Russia election interference deadlineThe company says it had a good reason; Senator Mark Warner disagrees.By D. Lumb, 01.09.2018
Facebook will alert you if you liked a fake Russian accountThe company plans to roll out a new transparency tool by the end of 2017.By E. Alvarez, 11.22.2017
AP investigation details how Russia hacked the DNC’s emailsBrute force, not clever tactics.By D. Lumb, 11.03.2017
Major news outlets shared Russian propaganda from TwitterRussia-backed fake accounts tricked the Washington Post, CBS and others.By J. Fingas, 11.03.2017