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FBI and CISA warn election officials about cyber tricks aimed at the midterms

Federal cyber officials warned that campaign and election staff are being targeted by malicious actors using phishing, scams, and other digital tricks ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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First recorded Oct 17, 2026·Meaningfully updated 11 hrs ago

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