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Volunteer hacker army boosts U.S. election cybersecurity
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Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2020 05:57:14 +0000 (UTC)
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/volunteer-hacker-army-boosts-u-s-election-cybersecurity-n1235324 By Kevin Collier NBC News July 30, 2020As election officials across the country prepare for November without knowing if they'll receive additional federal funds, a new volunteer group hopes to ease their cybersecurity concerns for free.
Some states pay private companies for cybersecurity, while others rely on in-house staff or federal assistance. But nearly all have had to drastically rearrange their budgets this year to focus on holding an election during a pandemic, such as covering an influx of mailed ballots and buying cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment.
All must contend with assuring people that their vote, no matter how it is cast, counts and is secure, even in the face of President Donald Trump throwing doubt on the very processes used to elect him, as he did in a tweet Thursday.
With Congress still debating what the next coronavirus relief bill will look like, and a proposal from Senate Republicans that offers no additional funding for election officials, states are anticipating the possibility that they won't receive any additional resources before November.
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