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NSW shelves iVote system until 'extensive reconfiguration' can occur

NSW shelves iVote system until 'extensive reconfiguration' can occur

After glitch during local government elections.
Justin Hendry Jan 18 2022 5:58PM Strategy
NSW Electoral Commission apologises after iVote system inaccessible on election day

NSW Electoral Commission apologises after iVote system inaccessible on election day

Full post-incident report may not be revealed until May 2022.
Ry Crozier Dec 5 2021 1:33AM Software
AEC to scope voter verification tech for polling places

AEC to scope voter verification tech for polling places

Looks to automate mark-off from electoral list.
Justin Hendry Mar 24 2021 3:54PM Strategy
AEC to get another 5500 ECL devices for polling places

AEC to get another 5500 ECL devices for polling places

Secures $24.4 million in funding.
Justin Hendry Mar 1 2021 12:05PM Strategy
Google stops donations to US Congress members who voted against election results

Google stops donations to US Congress members who voted against election results

For this election cycle.
Staff Writer Jan 27 2021 6:41AM Financial Services
Big Tech struggles to curb Trump misinformation

Big Tech struggles to curb Trump misinformation

Amid US vote count.
Elizabeth Culliford, Jack Stubbs and Raphael Satter Nov 5 2020 6:58AM Software
FBI investigating robocalls urging people to 'stay home' on Election Day

FBI investigating robocalls urging people to 'stay home' on Election Day

Arouses further suspicion of voter suppression campaign.
Christopher Bing, Elizabeth Culliford and Raphael Satter Nov 4 2020 6:21AM Telco/ISP
US says Iranian hackers behind threatening emails accessed voter data

US says Iranian hackers behind threatening emails accessed voter data

From at least one US state.
Raphael Satter Nov 2 2020 6:46AM Security
Microsoft quietly prepares to avoid spotlight under Biden

Microsoft quietly prepares to avoid spotlight under Biden

Emerges as a significant backer of his campaign.
Nandita Bose Oct 27 2020 6:29AM Software
Court orders seizure of 'Trickbot' ransomware botnet controls

Court orders seizure of 'Trickbot' ransomware botnet controls

Takedown achieved using copyright law.
Joseph Menn Oct 13 2020 9:08AM Security
Govt bankrolls election systems rebuild

Govt bankrolls election systems rebuild

Budget 2020: Fronts $97m for long-overdue overhaul.
Justin Hendry Oct 7 2020 12:28AM Strategy
Facebook suspends fake Russian accounts, warns of US election hack-and-leak threat

Facebook suspends fake Russian accounts, warns of US election hack-and-leak threat

Networks tied to 2016 election interference.
Jack Stubbs Sep 25 2020 6:59AM Security
US election officials turn to signature-verifying software in mail-in surge

US election officials turn to signature-verifying software in mail-in surge

To reduce fraud, save time.
Paresh Dave and Andy Sullivan Sep 25 2020 6:56AM Software
AEC searches for next postal vote data capture solution

AEC searches for next postal vote data capture solution

To support 2021 or 2022 election.
Justin Hendry Sep 8 2020 12:21PM Strategy
Hackers test defences of Trump campaign websites ahead of US election

Hackers test defences of Trump campaign websites ahead of US election

Could be preparation for a larger digital assault.
Jack Stubbs Sep 2 2020 12:08PM Security
US officials now worry about election logistics more than hacking

US officials now worry about election logistics more than hacking

Misinformation, poll worker shortages and US postal service slowdowns.
Joseph Menn Aug 10 2020 6:42AM Security
China targeting US election infrastructure with cyberattacks

China targeting US election infrastructure with cyberattacks

White House national security adviser alleges.
Staff Writer Aug 10 2020 6:42AM Security
TikTok takes steps to curb misinformation

TikTok takes steps to curb misinformation

Ahead of the US presidential election.
Elizabeth Culliford Aug 6 2020 12:12PM Software
US Republicans worry China might use TikTok to meddle in election

US Republicans worry China might use TikTok to meddle in election

Trump administration asked to assess threat.
Alexandra Alper Jul 29 2020 11:53AM Software
AEC looks to ditch all paper lists on polling day

AEC looks to ditch all paper lists on polling day

Investigates cost of device rollout.
Justin Hendry Jul 1 2020 7:19AM Strategy

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