Report: Russian Hackers Hit The Election Systems Of 39 U.S. States

Bloomberg: Russian Cyber Hacks on U.S. Electoral System Far Wider Than Previously Known

* Attackers said to take measure of voting systems, databases
* A ‘red phone’ warning to the Kremlin from Obama White House

Russia’s cyberattack on the U.S. electoral system before Donald Trump’s election was far more widespread than has been publicly revealed, including incursions into voter databases and software systems in almost twice as many states as previously reported.

In Illinois, investigators found evidence that cyber intruders tried to delete or alter voter data. The hackers accessed software designed to be used by poll workers on Election Day, and in at least one state accessed a campaign finance database. Details of the wave of attacks, in the summer and fall of 2016, were provided by three people with direct knowledge of the U.S. investigation into the matter. In all, the Russian hackers hit systems in a total of 39 states, one of them said.

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More News On Reports That Russian Hackers Hit The Election Systems Of 39 States

Russian cyberattack on US electoral systems more widespread than revealed: report -- The Hill
Russian hacking efforts greater than previously reported -- CBS
Russia tried to delete or alter voter data during cyber attacks that affected virtually EVERY state before the election -- Daily Mail
Russian hackers hit election systems in 39 states, twice as many as first suspected -- Washington Times
Russia Could Hack 2020 Election, Too, Report Says—39 States Hit in 2016 -- Newsweek
Russia struck at election systems and data of 39 US states -- Ars Technica