Cybersecurity
FBI Says It Takes Risk of Hackers Swaying Election Seriously
- Bureau is investigating attacks on two state election boards
- Recent hacks of political groups have been blamed on Russia
FBI Director James Comey is seen on a monitor speaking during a government symposium on cybersecurity on Aug. 30, 2016, in Washington.
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation is working "very hard to understand" whether a foreign government is hacking U.S. systems in order to influence elections or other national affairs, Director James Comey said.
Speaking Tuesday at a cybersecurity conference in Washington, Comey appeared to draw a line between hacking for traditional espionage purposes aimed at gathering intelligence and computer intrusions meant to sway the outcome of an election.