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Hacker trying to breach US Federal Election Commission system, email shows

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Hackers target US Federal Election Commission system, disrupting campaign finance filings before midterms

The US Federal Election Commission's electronic filing system was targeted by hackers and temporarily shut down on October 26, 2026, just one week before the November 3 midterm elections. The attack disrupted the agency's campaign finance disclosure system, preventing candidates from submitting vital financial reports during a critical period.

Oct 27, 2026·9 sourcesElectionsUS midterm electionsFederal agenciesTechnology2026 U.S. midterm electionsCampaign financeU.S. campaign finance & fundraising
Hackers target US Federal Election Commission system, disrupting campaign finance filings before midterms
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