Hackers are already laying groundwork to disrupt the 2026 midterms, research says

The report from cybersecurity firm Check Point lands as the Trump administration pushes new voting rules and intelligence officials face questions about how they are handling foreign election threats.

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Detroit voters at the polls inside Central United Methodist Church on November 5, 2024 in downtown Detroit, Michigan.

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David DiMolfetta,Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW

Hackers are already laying groundwork to disrupt the 2026 midterms, research says

Hackers are already laying groundwork to disrupt the 2026 midterms, research says

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