Report suggests russia hackers breached voting software firm

A recent report suggests that Russian hackers breached the systems of a US-based voting software firm, raising concerns about the security of the country's election infrastructure.

According to the report, the hackers gained access to the systems of a company called VR Systems, which provides voting software and services to election officials in several states. The breach is believed to have occurred in August 2016, just before the presidential election.

The report, which was published by the cybersecurity firm Recorded Future, suggests that the hackers used a combination of phishing emails and malware to gain access to VR Systems' systems. Once inside, they were able to steal sensitive information, including login credentials and election data.

The breach is believed to have been carried out by a group of hackers known as APT28, which is believed to be sponsored by the Russian government. APT28 has been linked to several other high-profile cyber attacks in recent years, including the hacking of the Democratic National Committee's email servers during the 2016 presidential election.

The breach of VR Systems' systems is a significant concern because it raises questions about the security of the country's election infrastructure. Voting software and systems are critical components of the election process, and any breach of these systems could potentially compromise the integrity of the election.

The US government has been working to improve the security of the country's election infrastructure in recent years, but the breach of VR Systems' systems highlights the ongoing challenges and risks associated with cyber attacks.

In response to the breach, VR Systems has issued a statement saying that it has taken steps to improve the security of its systems and is working with law enforcement and other authorities to investigate the incident. The company has also offered to provide additional information and support to election officials in the affected states.

The breach of VR Systems' systems is just the latest in a series of high-profile cyber attacks on election infrastructure in recent years. In 2016, hackers breached the systems of the Illinois State Board of Elections, and in 2018, hackers breached the systems of the city of Atlanta's election system.

The US government has been working to improve the security of the country's election infrastructure in recent years, but the breach of VR Systems' systems highlights the ongoing challenges and risks associated with cyber attacks.