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US-Russia ambassador Jon Huntsman stepping down

In 2017, President Donald Trump named him as ambassador to Russia, as the United States investigated Moscow's meddling in the 2016 election.

6 years ago

Server image mystery in Georgia election security case

The case of whether hackers may have tampered with elections in Georgia has taken another strange turn.

6 years ago

Russian hackers targeted them. Now states want to protect their election systems

At least three states reportedly targeted by Russian hackers during the 2016 election are part of a new group of states working together with the National Governors Association to enhance cybersecurity as the 2020 election cycle approaches.

By Andrew Eversden

7 years ago

Feds to finally examine 2016 NC poll books for hacking

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security analysis of laptops used in Durham County is the first known federal probe of voting technology that malfunctioned during the 2016 election, when Russian hackers infiltrated election systems in several states.

7 years ago

US officials say foreign election hacking is inevitable

Comments before a House subcommittee by representatives from the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security underscored the challenges for federal and state governments in trying to ward off interference from Russia and other countries in the 2020 election.

7 years ago

Microsoft offers software tools to secure elections

Dubbed "ElectionGuard," the Microsoft kit will be available this summer, the company says, with early prototypes ready to pilot for next year's general elections.

7 years ago