Hackers reportedly target US campaign finance system days before midterms

An FEC email said a 'bad actor' tried to breach its systems, and CNBC reports the campaign finance system went offline. Items do not confirm the cause or who was responsible.

Timeline

1. 28 Oct, 11:47 UTCFEC email says 'bad actor' attempted breach
2. 28 Oct, 12:44 UTCCNBC reports FEC system offline after hacker target

Top sources

• Hackers target US campaign finance system days before midterm electionsAl Jazeera
• FEC campaign finance system offline days before midterms after hackers reportedly target siteCNBC