Electoral Commission targeted by 'hostile actors' in 'complex' cyber attack
August 8, 2023
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as posted by the channelThe Electoral Commission has announced that "hostile actors" hacked its systems as part of a "complex" cyber attack and successfully gained access.
In a statement, the elections watchdog said the hack was first identified in October 2022, but said it has since become clear that the malicious actors first gained access in August 2021.
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