Articles Related to Election Cybersecurity
April 1, 2022 – April 7, 2022
Election Cybersecurity
Phishing scam targets election officials, FBI warns
Susan Miller / Route Fifty / Apr. 1, 2022
Senators push for details on protecting election officials amid threat concerns
Jordain Carney / The Hill / Apr. 6, 2022
Ballot-reading machines in NC tested ahead of May primary
Michael Hyland / CBS 17 / Apr. 1, 2022
Virginia election IT project ‘critically behind schedule,’ Youngkin administration says
Sarah Rankin / The Virginian-Pilot / Apr. 1, 2022
Election protocols overcome voting machine problem
Jeff Haldiman / Jefferson City News Tribune / Apr. 7, 2022
Cybersecurity / Technology
WATCH: House Homeland Security committee hearing on defenses against Russia cyber attacks
PBS NewsHour / Apr. 5, 2022
U.S. says it secretly removed malware worldwide, pre-empting Russian cyberattacks
Kate Conger and David E. Sanger / The New York Times / Apr. 6, 2022
States unclear about what constitutes ‘reasonable’ cybersecurity
Stephanie Kanowitz / Route Fifty / Apr. 5, 2022
State and local agencies lag on ransomware response planning, report says
Phil Goldstein / State Tech / Apr. 5, 2022
Compromised email behind fake emergency data requests
Susan Miller / Route Fifty / Apr. 6, 2022
Did you receive a text message from yourself? You’re not alone.
Brian X. Chen / The New York Times / Apr. 6, 2022
Our private health information may be the target of a cyberattack. Are U.S. hospitals ready?
Hannah Grabenstein / PBS NewsHour / Apr. 1, 2022
US schools prepare for potential cyberthreat from Russia
Jenni Bergal / Stateline / Apr. 5, 2022
Facial recognition goes to war
Kashmir Hill / The New York Times / Apr. 7, 2022
You’re still being tracked on the internet, just in a different way
Brian X. Chen and Daisuke Wakabayashi / The New York Times / Apr. 6, 2022
Thieves hit on a new scam: Synthetic identity fraud
Elaine S. Povich / Stateline / Apr. 7, 2022
Cybersecurity / Technology — International
Mystery of alleged Chinese hack on eve of Ukraine invasion
Gordon Corera / BBC News / Apr. 7, 2022
Hackers use malicious apps to target customers of 8 Malaysian banks, researchers say
Jonathan Greig / The Record / Apr. 6, 2022
Israeli firm’s spyware used on Jordan activists, report says
Josef Federman / The Associated Press / Apr. 5, 2022
Nigerian social media accounts targeted in influence campaign centered on Ukraine invasion
Olatunji Olaigbe / The Record / Apr. 6, 2022
Satellite modems nexus of worst cyberattack of Ukraine war
Frank Bajak / The Associated Press / Mar. 30, 2022
UK spy chief warns Russia looking for cyber targets
The Associated Press / Mar. 30, 2022
Disinformation / Misinformation
Obama says he underestimated the threats posed by disinformation
Suzanne Smalley / CyberScoop / Apr. 7, 2022
Pinterest bans climate misinformation from posts and ads.
Tiffany Hsu / The New York Times / Apr. 6, 2022
States weigh shielding doctors’ COVID misinformation, unproven remedies
Michael Ollove / Stateline / Apr. 6, 2022
Weekly grassroots newspaper aims to buck Hungarian government propaganda
Rob Schmitz / NPR Morning Edition / Apr. 1, 2022
Facebook cracks down on covert influence networks targeting Ukraine
Naomi Nix / The Washington Post / Apr. 7, 2022
Russia threatens to fine Wikipedia if it doesn’t remove some details about the war
Rachel Treisman / NPR / Apr. 1, 2022
Hackers’ fake claims of Ukrainian surrender aren’t fooling anyone. So what’s their goal?
Kate Conger / The New York Times / Apr. 5, 2022
Ukraine blogger video fuels false info on Mariupol bombing
Sophia Tulp / The Associated Press / Apr. 2, 2022
Elections During and After the Pandemic
How will new partisan redistricting maps affect this year’s midterm elections?
NPR Morning Edition / Apr. 5, 2022
Will more states follow Arizona’s lead on voter registration laws?
David Meyers / Fulcrum / Mar. 31, 2022
As election workers face increased threats and intimidation, some states are trying to protect them
Barbara Rodriguez / The19th / Mar. 30, 2022
As both parties gerrymander furiously, state courts block the way
Nick Corasaniti and Reid J. Epstein / The New York Times / Apr. 2, 2022
California – Kern County Board of Supervisors approves use of Dominion Voting Systems in upcoming elections
Kristin Vartan and Anthony Wright / 23ABC / Apr. 6, 2022
Colorado – Mesa County Election officials certain 2020 election was accurate
Adam Woodbrey / KKCO / Apr. 6, 2022
Colorado – Colorado County Clerks Association vow to defend democracy against election deniers
Ella Cobb / Daily Camera / Apr. 3, 2022
Connecticut – Secretary of the State candidates discuss, early voting, ranked-choice
Mary Ellen Goldin / My Record-Journal / Apr. 1, 2022
Florida – Municipalities prepare for elections
Thomas Shults / WMBB / Apr. 6, 2022
Georgia – Checking in with Georgia’s ‘election superheroes’
Stephen Fowler / Georgia Public Radio / Apr. 6, 2022
Illinois – Knox Co. residents, there’s a small mistake on your new voter ID card
Jennifer Somers / WQAD 8 / Apr. 1, 2022
Illinois – Illinois’ voting system might be changing
Jack Baudoin / My Stateline / Apr. 4, 2022
Kansas – Kansas grace period for voters survives; drop boxes targeted
John Hannah / The Associated Press / Apr. 2, 2022
Maine – Lawmakers pass bill to protect election workers amid increase in threats
Maine News Service / Apr. 6, 2022
Maine – Maine gets $1 million for election system improvements
Irwin Gratz / Maine Public / Apr. 4, 2022
Maryland – Gov. Larry Hogan approves new Maryland congressional map
Azi Paybarah / The New York Times / Apr. 4, 2022
Maryland – Worcester Board of Elections hear residents concerns over voting in the county
Anissa Lopez / WMDT / Apr. 6, 2022
Michigan – Whitmer vetoes Republican election bills aimed at voiding registration for certain voters
Samuel J. Robinson / M Live / Apr. 4, 2022
Michigan – Dearborn wants ballots printed in Arabic; Wayne County clerk has concerns
James David Dickson / The Detroit News / Apr. 1, 2022
Mississippi – Gov. approves bill banning the use of private money in elections
Anthony Warren / WLBT 3 / Apr. 3, 2022
Missouri – Missouri House votes against open primaries, ranked voting
KY3 / Mar. 31, 2022
Missouri – House passes resolution that would preserve partisan nominating process
Joseph Beaudet / Columbia Missourian / Apr. 6, 2022
Missouri – Taney County Clerk explains changes to polling locations ahead of Apr. 5 election
Madison Horner / KY3 / Apr. 4, 2022
Montana – District court blocks new voting laws
Alex Sakariassen / Montana Free Press / Apr. 6, 2022
Nevada – Nevada may miss deadline for voter registration system
Geoff Dornan / Nevada Appeal / Apr. 1, 2022
Nevada – Commissioner Herman ‘not giving up’ on efforts to switch Washoe County to paper ballots
Mark Robison / Reno Gazette-Journal / Apr. 1, 2022
New Hampshire – New Hampshire Senate passes bill that would void ballots if domicile isn’t proven
Amanda Gokee / New Hampshire Bulletin Board / Mar. 31, 2022
New Hampshire – New Hampshire Senate passes ‘affidavit ballot’ bill
Holly Ramer / The Associated Press / Mar. 31, 2022
New Hampshire – Voting residency reform bill sparks partisan dispute
Kevin Landrigan / The New Hampshire Union Leader / Apr. 4, 2022
New Jersey – State won’t have voter file updated before filing deadline
David Wildstein / New Jersey Globe / Apr. 4, 2022
New York – Judge keeps New York’s new electoral map intact for now
Nicholas Fandos / The New York Times / Apr. 4, 2022
New York – New York election officials say primary deadlines remain in place as redistricting case is appealed
Denis Slattery / New York Daily News / Apr. 3, 2022
New York – New York plans to make it easier for blind people to vote
Ashley Wong / The New York Times / Apr. 6, 2022
North Carolina – Officials constantly comb Buncombe County rolls to ensure eligibility of voters on list
Kristen Aguirre / ABC 13 News / Mar. 31, 2022
North Carolina – Voting rights in limbo for people on felony probation, parole, in North Carolina
Tavis Fain / WRAL / Mar. 31, 2022
North Carolina – Here’s how voter ID laws could impact North Carolina elections
Chloe Leshner / WCNC / Apr. 6, 2022
North Carolina – Voting by mail in North Carolina may not be as easy as it was in 2020
Will Doran / The News & Observer / Apr. 1, 2022
North Dakota – Meet the NDGOP’s candidate for Secretary of State
Joel Crane / KFYR / Apr. 6, 2022
Ohio – Tim Ryan struggles to reach Ohio’s exhausted majority
Jazmine Ulloa / The New York Times / Apr. 6, 2022
Ohio – Ironton commissioners vote to buy building to store voting machines
David E. Malloy / The Herald-Dispatch / Apr. 4, 2022
Ohio – Secretary of State visits Guernsey County Board of Elections
KaJéza Hawkins / WHIZ / Apr. 6, 2022
Ohio – Greene County upgrading early voting for 2022 election cycle
London Bishop / Dayton Daily News / Apr. 4, 2022
Ohio – Uncertainty about primary dates over lack of constitutional maps is hurting poll worker recruitment
Karen Kasler / The Statehouse News Bureau / Apr. 3, 2022
Ohio – Confusion over Portage primary elections as early voting set to begin
Diane Smith / Record-Courier / Apr. 3, 2022
Ohio – County poll workers striving to make primary election ‘normal’
Renee Fox / WOSU 89.7 NPR News / Apr. 1, 2022
Pennsylvania – Pre-canvassing ‘most urgent need’ sought by county election officials
Eric Scicchitano / New Castle News / Apr. 6, 2022
Pennsylvania – Judge rules late mail-in ballots must be counted
Julie Dunphy / PA Homepage / Apr. 4, 2022
Rhode Island – 18 Rhode Island communities awarded grants for election security
Ryan Belmore / What’s Up Newp / Apr. 6, 2022
South Dakota – As Sioux Falls election nears, thousands of potential voters are in new districts
Trevor J. Mitchell / Sioux Falls Argus Leader / Mar. 31, 2022
Tennessee – Memphis pastors concerned about voter confusion, frustration ahead of elections
Jeremy Pierre / Fox 13 Memphis / Apr. 1, 2022
Tennessee – Election Commission sued for lack of voting sites
Apr. Thompson / News Channel 3 / Apr. 4, 2022
Texas – More than 12% of mail-in ballots were rejected in Texas under new GOP voting rules, final tally shows
Alexa Ura / The Texas Tribune / Apr. 6, 2022
Vermont – Vt. election officials: Allegations of Middlebury vote irregularities unfounded
Calvin Cutler / WCAX / Apr. 6, 2022
West Virginia – Counties OK on poll workers for primary
Joselyn King / The Intelligencer and Wheeling News Register / Apr. 7, 2022
Wisconsin – ‘Election clerks in Wisconsin are people that you know’: Coalition of municipalities works to restore faith in the election process
Diana Bezucha / WPR / Apr. 4, 2022
Wyoming – Commish considers hand counting – Board will discuss ballot plan with attorney
Leo Wolfson / Cody Enterprise / Apr. 6, 2022
Elections During and After the Pandemic
What you need to know about France’s Presidential election
Aurelien Breeden / The New York Times / Apr. 7, 2022
Pro-Putin leaders in Hungary and Serbia set to win re-election
Andrew Higgins and Benjamin Novak / The New York Times / Apr. 3, 2022
Philippines’ presidential election resurfaces old scandal
Julie McCarthy / NPR All Things Considered / Apr. 2, 2022
Sri Lanka protesters defy President, rejecting a Cabinet shuffle
Skandha Gunasekara and Emily Schmall / The New York Times / Apr. 4, 2022
Edited by Jung-hwa Kang, Compiled by Steven Vargas and Jillian Kwong