Elections

11.02.19

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Facebook will let politicians run false ads during UK elections

Its policy is about to get an early test.

By J. Fingas, 11.02.19

10.04.19

Microsoft: Iranian cyberattack targeted a US presidential campaign

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Microsoft: Iranian cyberattack targeted a US presidential campaign

Phosphorous also pursued officials, journalists and expatriates.

By J. Fingas, 10.04.19

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09.30.19

US sanctions two Russians for meddling in 2018 midterm elections

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US sanctions two Russians for meddling in 2018 midterm elections

They were working with the notorious International Research Agency.

By C. Fisher, 09.30.19

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09.29.19

State Department revives investigation of Clinton's private emails

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State Department revives investigation of Clinton's private emails

This includes reclassifying emails to treat them as security violations.

By J. Fingas, 09.29.19

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09.25.19

Microsoft makes its open-source secure voting software available to all

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Microsoft makes its open-source secure voting software available to all

The company says ElectionGuard makes voting more reliable and efficient.

By R. England, 09.25.19

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09.04.19

Facebook, Google meet intelligence agencies to talk 2020 election security

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Facebook, Google meet intelligence agencies to talk 2020 election security

Microsoft and Twitter were reportedly present as well.

By J. Fingas, 09.04.19

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08.28.19

Facebook once again tightens requirements for US political advertisers

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Facebook once again tightens requirements for US political advertisers

It's also going to show more information for each advertiser.

By J. Fingas, 08.28.19

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08.26.19

US officials brace for ransomware attacks against election systems

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US officials brace for ransomware attacks against election systems

They're worried hackers will try to change or destroy voting data.

By J. Fingas, 08.26.19

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08.02.19

Facebook defends decision not to ban fake news from politicians

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Facebook defends decision not to ban fake news from politicians

Misinformation about supposed “death taxes” flooded social media in Australia.

By A. Khalid, 08.02.19

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07.17.19

Microsoft demos its bid at creating 'secure' voting systems

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Microsoft demos its bid at creating 'secure' voting systems

ElectionGuard could also make voting more accessible.

By J. Fingas, 07.17.19

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Elections

Facebook will let politicians run false ads during UK elections

Microsoft: Iranian cyberattack targeted a US presidential campaign

US sanctions two Russians for meddling in 2018 midterm elections

State Department revives investigation of Clinton's private emails

Microsoft makes its open-source secure voting software available to all

Facebook, Google meet intelligence agencies to talk 2020 election security

Facebook once again tightens requirements for US political advertisers

US officials brace for ransomware attacks against election systems

Facebook defends decision not to ban fake news from politicians

Microsoft demos its bid at creating 'secure' voting systems

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