Articles Related to Election Cybersecurity
The Experts Corner
The call is coming from inside the house
Marie Harf / USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative / Nov. 7, 2021
USC in the News
Experts offer tips for improving election security
Jennifer Kocher / Wyoming Tribune Eagle / Oct. 27, 2021
Election Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity war room kept election secure
GCN / Nov. 3, 2021
Cyber security ‘impossible’ to improve before NSW council polls
Angus Thompson / The Sydney Morning Herald / Nov. 8, 2021
Cybersecurity / Technology
Feds likely to fall short of deadline for strengthening encryption, multifactor authentication
Tim Starks / CyberScoop / Nov. 5, 2021
Robinhood hack exposes millions of customer names, email addresses
Peter Rudegeair and Robert McMillan / The Wall Street Journal / Nov. 8, 2021
Desorden group reportedly hacks Centara Hotels & Resorts within 10 minutes after recovering from the first data breach
Alicia Hope / CPO Magazine / Nov. 8, 2021
Apparent spy campaign targeting defense and other sectors uncovered
Rebecca Falconer / Axios / Nov. 7, 2021
Hackers with Chinese links breach defense, energy targets, including one in US
Tim Starks / CyberScoop / Nov. 8, 2021
Why ransomware attackers are moving towards insider attacks and what to do about it
Alicia Hope / CPO Magazine / Nov. 4, 2021
Cyber bipartisanship may fracture over regulations
Joseph Marks / The Washington Post / Nov. 5, 2021
US charges 2 suspected major ransomware operators
Eric Tucker and Alan Suderman / The Associated Press / Nov. 8, 2021
Justice Department seizes $6 million as part of crackdown on hackers linked to Kaseya attack
Maggie Miller / The Hill / Nov. 8, 2021
Lawmakers call on Biden administration to take further steps against spyware groups
Maggie Miller / The Hill / Nov. 5, 2021
Industry pushes back on federal, congressional cybersecurity mandate efforts
Maggie Miller / The Hill / Nov. 4, 2021
CISA directive requires vulnerability fixes in 6 months
Chris Riotta / GCN / Nov. 8, 2021
US consumer watchdog to scrutinize big tech use of payment data
Scott Ikeda / CPO Magazine / Nov. 4, 2021
Facebook’s use of alternate location tracking methods to circumvent Apple privacy protections expands to accelerometer data
Scott Ikeda / CPO Magazine / Nov. 5, 2021
Plenty of pitfalls await Zuckerberg’s ‘metaverse’ plan
Matt O’Brien and Barbara Ortutay / The Associated Press / Nov. 7, 2021
Chip shortage creates new power players
Don Clark / The New York Times / Nov. 8, 2021
A big fight is brewing over cryptocurrencies. These are some key players to watch
David Gura / NPR / Nov. 6, 2021
Cybersecurity / Technology — International
Palestinians were targeted by Israeli firm’s spyware, experts say
Patrick Kingsley and Ronen Bergman / The New York Times / Nov. 8, 2021
Israel says blacklisted NSO Group ‘has nothing to do’ with government policies
Monique Beals / The Hill / Nov. 7, 2021
International coalition arrests hackers linked to thousands of ransomware attacks
Maggie Miller / The Hill / Nov. 8, 2021
Ukraine charges 5 hackers allegedly working for Russia
The Associated Press / Nov. 5, 2021
Disinformation / Misinformation
Voting distrust likely to continue despite smooth election
Christina A. Cassidy / The Associated Press / Nov. 6, 2021
A year ago Philadelphia’s vote count decided the presidency, but also inspired conspiracies that live on today
Jonathan Tamari / The Bakersfield Californian / Nov. 6, 2021
Misinformation on Spanish talk radio in Miami is tearing families apart
Mary Louise Kelly et al. / NPR All Things Considered / Nov. 8, 2021
Poll shows just how far COVID-19 misinformation has traveled
Peter Sullivan / The Hill / Nov. 8, 2021
Doctors urge Facebook to disclose data on COVID-19 misinformation
Rebecca Klar / The Hill / Nov. 5, 2021
In Romania, hard-hit by covid, doctors fight vaccine refusal
Andrew Higgins / The New York Times / Nov. 8, 2021
Elections During and After the Pandemic
After Virginia, GOP amplifies debate over race and education
Thomas Beaumont et al. / The Associated Press / Nov. 5, 2021
Local Democrats warn party: Growing Republican wave is real
Steve Peoples / The Associated Press / Nov. 5, 2021
Democrats are worried about U.S. democracy. They’ve got limited tools to protect it
Mara Liasson / NPR / Nov. 6, 2021
Democrats call on New Jersey Republican to concede gubernatorial race
David Weigel / The Washington Post / Nov. 8, 2021
How maps reshape American politics
Nick Corasaniti et al. / The New York Times / Nov. 7, 2021
Alabama- Lawsuit challenges new Alabama congressional districts
The Associated Press / Nov. 5, 2021
Arkansas- Election commission moves toward minor changes in district map
Alex Kienlen / Log Cabin Democrat / Nov. 6, 2021
Arizona- Chandler holds blockchain technology pilot program using mobile voting
City of Chandler / Nov. 5, 2021
Colorado- No ballot boxes for 100 miles: How a bill aims to make voting easier for Native Americans
Vanessa Misciagna / ABC 7 Denver / Nov. 5, 2021
Florida- Push for election reform by Gov. Ron DeSantis could backfire, political science expert says
Allison Stegman / WPTV / Nov. 7, 2021
Indiana- Sullivan: Indiana’s election process safe, secure
Ken de la Bastide / The Herald Bulletin / Nov. 5, 2021
Indiana- Community leaders hold public forum on vote centers
Lexi Esterle / Ball State Daily / Nov. 6, 2021
Iowa- Iowa election changes had little impact in 2021, but auditors worry for midterms
Katie Akin / Iowa Capital Dispatch / Nov. 5, 2021
Iowa- Boise saw a bump this year in voter turnout. But thousands of residents didn’t get to vote
Kyle Land / Idaho Statesman / Nov. 5, 2021
Michigan- More people voted in election, and more voted absentee, Monroe clerk-treasurer says
Blake Bacho / The Monroe News / Nov. 5, 2021
Minnesota- Minneapolis hits record for turnout in a municipal election, with 54% of voters casting ballots
Kelly Smith / Star Tribune / Nov. 5, 2021
New Hampshire- Claims of widespread voter fraud lack specifics
Rick Green / Concord Monitor / Nov. 5, 2021
New Jersey- Ciattarelli campaign denies fraud but says recount possible
Mike Catalini / The Associated Press / Nov. 8, 2021
New Jersey- Did new election law cause vote reporting delays in Murphy-Ciattarelli race? Yes, experts say.
Karin Price Mueller and Larry Higgs / NJ.com / Nov. 6, 2021
New Jersey- Passaic elections superintendent asks for court order to retrieve poll books
Joey Fox / New Jersey Globe / Nov. 5, 2021
New Jersey- Gloucester County Clerk refutes video baselessly claiming election fraud
Joey Fox / New Jersey Globe / Nov. 5, 2021
New York- Why Republicans won in a New York county where Democrats outnumber them
Dana Rubinstein and Chelsia Rose Marcius / The New York Times / Nov. 8, 2021
New York- Poll worker prestamped ballots with Byron Brown’s name, but no proof of widespread fraud
Charlie Specht / The Buffalo News / Nov. 4, 2021
North Carolina- Mecklenburg joins 14 other NC counties in testing new system for auditing elections
Jordan Wilkie / City Metro / Nov. 8, 2021
Ohio- Franklin County Board of Elections not the only one under administrative oversight
Kevin Landers / WBNS / Nov. 5, 2021
Ohio- Error in unofficial vote total discovered in Sylvania
WTOL / Nov. 5, 2021
Pennsylvania- Luzerne County Election Board faces myriad of issues adjudicating ballots
Jennifer Learn-Andes / Sunday Dispatch / Nov. 5, 2021
Pennsylvania- ‘A long way to go’: County continues review of ballots
Keith Gushard / The Meadville Tribune / Nov. 6, 2021
Pennsylvania- Judge dismisses case of late and mislabeled ballots
Kathleen E. Carey / Daily Times / Nov. 7, 2021
Tennessee- Voting precincts cut due to redistricting
The Tullahoma News / Nov. 5, 2021
Texas- Delays, staffing hiccups, equipment problems interrupt Harris County election process
Holly Hansen / The Texan / Nov. 5, 2021
Texas- The Biden administration mounts a narrow challenge against Texas’ new election law
Andrew Schneider / Houston Public Media / Nov. 5, 2021
Texas- County residents can see proposed new voting machines early in week
Lynn Walker / Times Record News / Nov. 5, 2021
Utah- About 2,500 undeliverable Wasatch County ballots ‘an anomaly’
Ben Lasseter / KPCW / Nov. 7, 2021
Virginia- Election official: Vote count correction changes result of Christiansburg council race
Yann Ranaivo / The Roanoke Times / Nov. 6, 2021
Virginia- Education in Virginia’s election: It wasn’t just about Critical Race Theory
Anya Kamenetz and Tamara Keith / NPR Consider This / Nov. 8, 2021
Wisconsin- Dane County judge orders Robin Vos to produce election investigation records
Mitchell Schmidt / Wisconsin State Journal / Nov. 6, 2021
Wisconsin- ‘UPFRONT’ recap: AG would be stunned if Wisconsin election commissioners are charged
WISN / Nov. 7, 2021
Elections During and After the Pandemic – International
Bangladesh ruling party set to win vote boycotted by rivals
Julhas Alam / The Associated Press / Nov. 8, 2021
Manitoba names a new Premier, but a rival asks a court to quash the action
Ian Austen / The New York Times / Nov. 5, 2021
Parties sign power-sharing deal to form new Czech government
The Associated Press / Nov. 8, 2021
Ethiopia war intensifies as rebels advance toward capital
Eyder Peralta / NPR All Things Considered / Nov. 7, 2021
Eight groups join Tigray rebels vowing to oust Ethiopia’s leader
Abdi Latif Dahir and Lara Jakes / The New York Times / Nov. 5, 2021
1 killed, scores injured in rally over Iraq election results
Qassim Abdul-Zahra / The Associated Press / Nov. 5, 2021
Libya govt rejects suspension of FM weeks before election
Samy Magdy / The Associated Press / Nov. 7, 2021
In an election condemned as a sham, Nicaragua’s president is reelected
Rachel Martin and Carrie Kahn / NPR Morning Edition / Nov. 8, 2021
Nicaragua descends into autocratic rule as Ortega crushes dissent
Yubelka Mendoza and Natalie Kitroeff / The New York Times / Nov. 7, 2021
North Macedonia opposition leader wants to form new govt
The Associated Press / Nov. 6, 2021
A landmark as South Africa’s ANC dips below 50% support
Gerald Imray / The Associated Press / Nov. 5, 2021
Sudan coup chief says he won’t seek office after 2023 vote
The Associated Press / Nov. 8, 2021
Edited by Jung-hwa Kang, Compiled by Carina Robles and Jillian Kwong