election
AEC to scope voter verification tech for polling places
Looks to automate mark-off from electoral list.
Mar 24 2021 3:54PM
AEC to get another 5500 ECL devices for polling places
Secures $24.4 million in funding.
Mar 1 2021 12:05PM
Google stops donations to US Congress members who voted against election results
For this election cycle.
Jan 27 2021 6:41AM
Big Tech struggles to curb Trump misinformation
Amid US vote count.
Nov 5 2020 6:58AM
FBI investigating robocalls urging people to 'stay home' on Election Day
Arouses further suspicion of voter suppression campaign.
Nov 4 2020 6:21AM
US says Iranian hackers behind threatening emails accessed voter data
From at least one US state.
Nov 2 2020 6:46AM
Microsoft quietly prepares to avoid spotlight under Biden
Emerges as a significant backer of his campaign.
Oct 27 2020 6:29AM
Court orders seizure of 'Trickbot' ransomware botnet controls
Takedown achieved using copyright law.
Oct 13 2020 9:08AM
Govt bankrolls election systems rebuild
Budget 2020: Fronts $97m for long-overdue overhaul.
Oct 7 2020 12:28AM
Facebook suspends fake Russian accounts, warns of US election hack-and-leak threat
Networks tied to 2016 election interference.
Sep 25 2020 6:59AM
US election officials turn to signature-verifying software in mail-in surge
To reduce fraud, save time.
Sep 25 2020 6:56AM
AEC searches for next postal vote data capture solution
To support 2021 or 2022 election.
Sep 8 2020 12:21PM
Hackers test defences of Trump campaign websites ahead of US election
Could be preparation for a larger digital assault.
Sep 2 2020 12:08PM
China targeting US election infrastructure with cyberattacks
White House national security adviser alleges.
Aug 10 2020 6:42AM
US officials now worry about election logistics more than hacking
Misinformation, poll worker shortages and US postal service slowdowns.
Aug 10 2020 6:42AM
TikTok takes steps to curb misinformation
Ahead of the US presidential election.
Aug 6 2020 12:12PM
US Republicans worry China might use TikTok to meddle in election
Trump administration asked to assess threat.
Jul 29 2020 11:53AM
AEC looks to ditch all paper lists on polling day
Investigates cost of device rollout.
Jul 1 2020 7:19AM
AEC in hiring spree ahead of core systems rebuild
Moves to bolster IT team from July.
Jun 3 2020 1:02PM
Facebook to remove deepfake videos in run-up to 2020 US election
But not content that is parody or satire.
Jan 8 2020 10:36AM
