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FEC shuts down electronic filing system after hacking attempt
Original: FEC takes down electronic filing platform after attempted hack
The Federal Election Commission has taken its electronic filing platform offline following an attempted cyberattack. The system, used by political campaigns and committees to submit campaign finance disclosures, is currently unavailable while the agency assesses the incident. The disruption raises questions about the security of federal election infrastructure and may delay the public release of campaign finance filings.
Why now: The attempted hack of a core US election agency system comes amid heightened concern over foreign interference and cybersecurity threats.
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