Russians placed malware in two Florida election systems before 2016 election: Bob Woodward

[UCmeNdc]

Bob Woodward contains new allegations that Russia had infiltrated election systems in Florida.

The veteran Washington Post reporter’s new book, “Rage,” contains new allegations about Russian efforts to interfere with the 2016 presidential election, which adds new details to longstanding claims about foreign interference.

According to Woodward, “the NSA and CIA have classified evidence the Russians had placed malware in the election registration systems of at least two Florida counties, St. Lucie and Washington,” CNN reported. “While there was no evidence the malware had been activated, Woodward writes, it was sophisticated and could erase voters in specific districts. The voting system vendor used by Florida was also used in states across the country.”

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/09/russians-placed-malware-in-two-florida-election-systems-before-2016-election-bob-woodward/

[dameatball]

1. Down deep (or not so deep) didn't we all suspect this?

[LiberalLovinLug]

2. The only thing missing from that story is

...but officials assured reporters that systems were now in place to prevent any Russian malware from infecting registration systems in November

[chowder66]

3. It makes me wonder if this is why Trump is pulling out ads in states. Has Russia infiltrated the

systems successfully? I know it's tin foil hat stuff but hell, this is 2020.

[Snackshack]

4. There were two counties in FL.

That had had votes manipulated but the Gov of Florida and the Feds would not release what counties they were. Maybe these are it.

If they got to two then they got to many more. No way something like this stops a two counties. I have a feeling our election is going to be a mess and probably has already been decided...

[TheRealNorth]

5. I suspect the same malware was working in NC in 2016

I remember stories coming out of NC on election night of registered voters missing from the computer system.

[Baked Potato]

6. I remember being assured by Senators there is no evidence vote totals were affected.

This declaration was way before any investigation could have been completed, IMO. Of course, no evidence doesn’t mean it didn’t happen.

[muriel_volestrangler]

7. K&R - seems pretty damn important to me (nt)

[WyattKansas]

8. I thought that the FBI had already let it slip out that the Russians hacked multiple States.

This was right before tRUMP clamped down on the NSA and FBI, then installed his enablers to weaponize the government for him.

[triron]

9. So did the FBI decide to stop looking or what? Oh, Hillary's emails!

[triron]

10. knr