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Hackers target US campaign finance system days before midterm elections

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred Oct 28, 2026 11:47 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Oct 28, 2026
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An FEC email said a 'bad actor' tried to breach its systems as the US prepares for its most expensive elections ever.

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  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Oct 28, 2026
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