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DHS officials asked CISA to hack a voting machine to report

Sources: DHS officials asked CISA to hack a voting machine to report vulnerabilities to the White House without telling the vendor; the request wasn't acted on

DHS officials asked CISA to hack a voting machine to report

TL;DRDHS officials sought to hack voting machines without vendor knowledge; CISA declined.

Why it matters: Raises questions about election security oversight, government accountability, and responsible disclosure practices.

Reporting Highlights — An Unusual Request: Political appointees at the Department of Homeland Security wanted the agency …

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