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* Hannah Meisel at the Daily Line…
The third-party audit certified by Auditor General Frank Mautino found the [State Board of Elections] had not adequately protected confidential or personal information “most susceptible to attack.”
“The lack of adequate cybersecurity programs and practices could result in unidentified risk and vulnerabilities and ultimately lead to the Board’s volumes of personal information being susceptible to cyber-attacks and unauthorized disclosure,” according to the audit.
The audit’s finding comes after Russian intelligence officers tried to hack into Illinois’ voter registration database in the run up to the 2016 presidential election.
The hackers accessed at least 76,000 voters’ data, but were unable to change voter information data, according to Illinois officials. An indictment obtained by former special counsel Robert Mueller alleged that two officers of the Kremlin’s Main Intelligence Directorate stole voter data from Illinois.
The Elections Board lacks “an adequately documented and tested disaster recovery plan” according to the audit.
The audit is here.
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 9:10 am
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“Rocky” Mautino - dude was on the ropes not that long ago, and recently has made a few jarring punches that counter the perception of a ‘freewheeler’ regarding expense accounts. That cloud still hovers, but Frank doesn’t seem to be bothered much about it. I say, keep swinging, Frank.
Comment by Sayitaintso Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 9:49 am
You mean the same Elections Board that has been conducting hearings on Mautino’s campaign committee and its possible improper disbursements during its final years? I’m sure that has nothing to do with it.
Comment by From God's Country Monday, Feb 3, 20 @ 11:12 am
Orange draft dodger told us the Russians did not hack our elections. Case closed.
Comment by Southern_Dawg Tuesday, Feb 4, 20 @ 8:49 am