Conflict · Hybrid & cyber · Impact 2 Notable

Hackers attempt breach of US Federal Election Commission systems days before midterms

28 Oct 2026, 11:47 UTC · Washington, United States of America · single source so far

An FEC email said a 'bad actor' tried to breach its systems as the US prepares for its most expensive elections ever.

Location: Washington, United States of America · United States of America live map
Coordinates: 38.90°N 77.04°W
Reported: 28 Oct 2026, 11:47 UTC
Category: Conflict · Hybrid & cyber
Impact: 2 of 5 · Notable
Situation: US politics

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Hackers attempt to breach US Federal Election Commission days before midterms

An email from the Federal Election Commission said a 'bad actor' tried to breach its systems, days before the November 3 midterms. On Tuesday a Washington grand jury declined to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, and Trump said he will respect the midterm results if the elections are 'honest'. On Monday the justice department charged ex-FBI director James Comey for a third time.

Comey faces two counts of leaking national defense information, the third time the Trump administration has charged one of Trump's foes.
Trump pledged a $1 million reward for information leading to a voter fraud conviction, giving no details on funding.
The Justice Department's Alaska Senate election lawsuit is criticised as aimed at blocking a Democratic victory; Attorney General Todd Blanche defended it.

Updated 28 Oct 2026, 12:20 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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