election
US election officials turn to signature-verifying software in mail-in surge
To reduce fraud, save time.
Sep 25 2020 6:56AM
AEC searches for next postal vote data capture solution
To support 2021 or 2022 election.
Sep 8 2020 12:21PM
Hackers test defences of Trump campaign websites ahead of US election
Could be preparation for a larger digital assault.
Sep 2 2020 12:08PM
China targeting US election infrastructure with cyberattacks
White House national security adviser alleges.
Aug 10 2020 6:42AM
US officials now worry about election logistics more than hacking
Misinformation, poll worker shortages and US postal service slowdowns.
Aug 10 2020 6:42AM
TikTok takes steps to curb misinformation
Ahead of the US presidential election.
Aug 6 2020 12:12PM
US Republicans worry China might use TikTok to meddle in election
Trump administration asked to assess threat.
Jul 29 2020 11:53AM
AEC looks to ditch all paper lists on polling day
Investigates cost of device rollout.
Jul 1 2020 7:19AM
AEC in hiring spree ahead of core systems rebuild
Moves to bolster IT team from July.
Jun 3 2020 1:02PM
Facebook to remove deepfake videos in run-up to 2020 US election
But not content that is parody or satire.
Jan 8 2020 10:36AM
Democrats release tips for US election campaigns to fight online disinformation
Social media giants "come up short" on issue.
Dec 17 2019 1:11PM
NSW iVote system may have been vulnerable to voter fraud at election
Susceptible to Scytl flaw uncovered earlier this year.
Nov 14 2019 12:21PM
Labor leadership devoid of tech talent: ALP autopsy
Bemoans “lack of digital literacy within Labor’s senior ranks.”
Nov 8 2019 1:26PM
Electoral systems evade cyber-attack during federal poll
AEC detects no successful compromises.
Jul 30 2019 7:02AM
The techies who ran for office in the 2019 federal election
Check out the candidates from the tech industry hoping to win a seat in Parliament.
May 17 2019 1:20PM
iVote uptake falls short in NSW election
Platform use decline since 2015.
May 6 2019 7:00AM
Electoral Commission spins up cyber ops centre
Looks to ex-cyber spooks to protect electoral systems.
Apr 18 2019 12:45PM
NSW iVote registration goes down on election eve
Call volumes then overwhelm telephone service.
Mar 22 2019 7:14PM
Electoral systems secure after parliament hack, but longing for upgrade
AEC chief reiterates need for IT rebuild.
Feb 21 2019 12:16PM
Aussie electoral systems get 24x7 monitoring for 2019 election
Security operations centre to detect cyber threats.
Jan 8 2019 9:10AM
