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Hackers are already laying groundwork to disrupt the 2026 midterms, research says

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Cybersecurity firm Check Point reports that hackers are already preparing to disrupt the 2026 U.S. midterms through phishing, credential theft, and AI-generated misinformation, targeting campaign accounts and fundraising platforms rather than voting machines. This poses significant risks for election integrity and public trust, particularly as local governments with limited resources may be more vulnerable to such attacks.

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