Clinton Expresses Fears of a Russian Hack of the Nov. Elections
Posted by: Timothy Weaver on 09/08/2016 09:55 AM
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There is fear building that the November elections could be swayed by Russian hackers.
U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies are investigating on the heels of the hack of voter databases in two states.
It is believed that the campaign is designed to counter U.S. leadership and influence in international affairs, according to the Washington Post.
So far there is no definitive proof that the Russians are trying to influence the election, but even the hint of malicious activity impacting the security of our election system is a significant concern.
Hillary Clinton expressed concern that any Russian hacking could be a destabilizing influence that could tip the scales in Donald Trump's favor to weaken the U.S. and bolster Russian interests.
"We've never had the nominee of one of our major parties urging the Russians to hack,” Clinton said in a news conference. “I want everyone — Democrat, Republican, Independent — to understand the real threat that this represents.”
"It is my hope that you will join me in opposing the NRCC (National Republican Congressional Committee) and the DCCC (Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee) from using any documents from Russian criminal cyber-attacks in this campaign,” House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said in a Sept. 6 letter to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan. “Democrats and Republicans must present a united front in the face of Russia's attempts to tamper with the will of the American people.”
However, polling machines in many states are not internet connected, which makes a large scale attack very difficult to pull off.
Source: SCMagazine
U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies are investigating on the heels of the hack of voter databases in two states.It is believed that the campaign is designed to counter U.S. leadership and influence in international affairs, according to the Washington Post.
So far there is no definitive proof that the Russians are trying to influence the election, but even the hint of malicious activity impacting the security of our election system is a significant concern.
Hillary Clinton expressed concern that any Russian hacking could be a destabilizing influence that could tip the scales in Donald Trump's favor to weaken the U.S. and bolster Russian interests.
"We've never had the nominee of one of our major parties urging the Russians to hack,” Clinton said in a news conference. “I want everyone — Democrat, Republican, Independent — to understand the real threat that this represents.”
"It is my hope that you will join me in opposing the NRCC (National Republican Congressional Committee) and the DCCC (Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee) from using any documents from Russian criminal cyber-attacks in this campaign,” House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said in a Sept. 6 letter to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan. “Democrats and Republicans must present a united front in the face of Russia's attempts to tamper with the will of the American people.”
However, polling machines in many states are not internet connected, which makes a large scale attack very difficult to pull off.
Source: SCMagazine
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