Articles Related to Election Cybersecurity
The Experts Corner
Ep 3: USC Election Security Podcast
Maurice Turner / USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative / Jun. 3, 2021
Election Cybersecurity
Observers of Arizona’s GOP-led election audit document security breaches, prohibited items on counting floor
Felicia Sonmez and Rosalind S. Helderman / The Washington Post / Jun. 2, 2021
Microsoft, Hart Partner to give voters chance to track ballots
Kartikay Mehrotra / Bloomberg / Jun. 3, 2021
First major voting vendor, Hart InterCivic, partners with Microsoft on ambitious software security tool ElectionGuard
Tim Starks / CyberScoop / Jun. 3, 2021
Cybersecurity / Technology
Supreme Court narrows scope of sweeping cybercrime law
Eric Geller and Josh Gerstein / POLITICO / Jun. 3, 2021
White House sends out memo to private sector on cyberattack protections
Tal Axelrod / The Hill / Jun. 3, 2021
Rise in ransomware requires strong government response, executives say
James Rundle and Kim S. Nash / The Wall Street Journal / Jun. 2, 2021
Exclusive: U.S. to give ransomware hacks similar priority as terrorism
Christopher Bing / Reuters / Jun. 3, 2021
Biden steps up pressure on Russia to go after cyber criminals
Maggie Miller / The Hill / Jun. 3, 2021
The Cybersecurity 202: Biden intends to hammer Putin on ransomware attacks. But the strategy might not work
Joseph Marks / The Washington Post / Jun. 3, 2021
New York subway system was targeted by Chinese-linked hackers in April
Jordan Williams / The Hill / Jun. 2, 2021
Massachusetts Steamship Authority hit by ransomware attack
Shawna Chen / The Wall Street Journal / Jun. 2, 2021
Fujifilm shuts down computer systems following apparent ransomware intrusion
Sean Lyngaas / CyberScoop / Jun. 3, 2021
JBS ransomware attack underscores threat facing meat industry
Sylvan Lane / The Hill / Jun. 2, 2021
FBI: Russia-linked REvil behind ransomware attack on meatpacker JBS
Jacob Knutson / Axios / June 2, 2021
The M.T.A is breached by hackers as cyberattacks surge
Christina Goldbaum and William K. Rashbaum / The New York Times / Jun. 2, 2021
Sensitive medical, financial data exposed in extortion of Massachusetts hospital
Sean Lyngaas / CyberScoop / Jun. 2, 2021
Hillicon Valley: Massachusetts ferry operator hit by ransomware attack | Trump blog page is permanently shut down | Amazon takes big step in e-book deal with libraries, but activists seek more
Rebecca Klar et al. / The Hill / Jun. 2, 2021
Not-so-remote areas with internet ‘black holes’ renew fight for broadband
John Hendel / POLITICO / Jun. 3, 2021
Biden seeks high-level data deal to repair EU-US digital ties
Mark Scott / POLITICO / Jun. 2, 2021
Amazon’s Ring will ask police to publicly request user videos
Matt Day / Bloomberg / Jun. 3, 2021
Cybersecurity / Technology — International
Cyberwar, how nations attack without bullets or bombs: quicktake
Jordan Robertson and Laurence Arnold / Bloomberg / Jun. 2, 2021
Australia’s cybersecurity agency says it averted more attacks by hackers who crippled Nine
Josh Taylor / The Guardian / Jun. 3, 2021
Meatpacker JBS shut down some operations in U.S., Australia after cyberattack
The Wall Street Journal / Jun. 2, 2021
China’s ‘splinternet’ will create a state-controlled alternative cyberspace
Flavia Kenyon / The Guardian / Jun. 3, 2021
Disinformation / Misinformation
Trump has grown increasingly consumed with ballot audits as he pushes falsehood that election
Josh Dawsey and Rosalind S. Helderman / The Washington Post / Jun. 2, 2021
Lara Trump rebuts idea that her father-in-law plans to be reinstalled in the White House soon
Quint Forgey / POLITICO / Jun. 3, 2021
Liberal group says Facebook’s misinformation labels amplified Trump posts
Joseph Choi / The Hill / Jun. 3, 2021
Nonprofit calls for Facebook review of election fraud claims leading up to Jan. 6
Joseph Choi / The Hill / Jun. 3, 2021
The Technology 202: Influencers are evading TikTok’s political ad ban, researchers say
Cat Zakrzewski / The Washington Post / Jun. 3, 2021
Resurgence of “conspiracy theories” humbles misinformation police
Neal Rothschild / Axios / Jun. 2, 2021
UK warns ‘deadly’ misinformation undermining global vaccination efforts
Mychael Schnell / The Hill / Jun. 2, 2021
Elections During and After the Pandemic
Tito Ortiz bails from post as California city council member
The Associated Press / Jun. 3, 2021
Two Arlington Democrats face off again in primary for county board seat
Teo Armus / / The Washington Post / Jun. 2, 2021
Nevada governor signs bill permanently expanding mail-in voting to all registered voters
Joseph Choi / The Hill / Jun. 3, 2021
Arizona Democratic secretary of state joins governor race
Bob Christie / The Associated Press / Jun. 2, 2021
The California recall, untangled
Shawn Hubler / The New York Times / Jun. 3, 2021
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces run for another term
Kim Chandler / The Associated Press / Jun. 2, 2021
SC lawmaker makes history as 1st Black woman to run for gov
Meg Kinnard / The Associated Press / Jun. 3, 2021
Democrat wins New Mexico house seat in special election
Kristina Peterson / The Wall Street Journal / Jun. 2, 2021
Arizona GOP election audit draws more Republican politicians
Jonnathan J. Cooper / The Associated Press / Jun. 2, 2021
Pennsylvania Republicans call for Arizona-style election audit
Olafimihan Oshin / The Hill / Jun. 3, 2021
Sen. John Kennedy announces reelection bid, draws Trump endorsement
Lexi Lonas / The Hill / Jun. 2, 2021
Harris asked to lead on voting rights. She has her work cut out for her.
Katie Rogers and Nicholas Fandos / The New York Times / Jun. 3, 2021
Nicaraguan government arrests opposition leader Cristiana Chamorro
Ismael López Ocampo and Mary Beth Sheridan / The Washington Post / Jun. 2, 2021
Czech minority coalition government faces no-confidence vote
The Associated Press / Jun. 3, 2021
In Peru’s pandemic election, a rural schoolteacher challenges a political dynasty
Lucien O. Chauvin and Anthony Faiola / The Washington Post / Jun. 3, 2021
Zambia suspends election rallies as Covid-19 cases surge
Taonga Clifford Mitimingi / Bloomberg / Jun. 3, 2021
Iranian poll predicts worst turnout on record in June election
Golnar Motevalli / Bloomberg / Jun. 2, 2021
More than 100 LGBTQ candidates compete in Mexican election
Fabiola Sanchez / The Associated Press / Jun. 2, 2021
Israeli opposition lawmakers say they’re ready for parliamentary vote to replace Netanyahu
Steve Hendrix and Shira Rubin / The Washington Post / Jun. 2, 2021