Loading...
Market
What will be the primary response of Illinois voters to the data breach by June 30, 2025?
1
Resolution / Starting Odds
Increased voter turnout • 25%
Decreased voter turnout • 25%
Calls for election reforms • 25%
Legal actions or protests • 25%
Surveys, polls, or news reports
Story
4.6 Million Illinois Voter Records, Including Social Security Numbers and Death Certificates, Exposed Due to Unsecured Databases
Aug 3, 2024, 01:25 AM
A significant data breach has exposed sensitive personal information of approximately 4.6 million voters in Illinois due to unsecured databases managed by a contractor. The exposed data includes Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, voter registration documents, and death certificates. This incident underscores the persistent vulnerabilities in election security, as multiple databases from various counties were found misconfigured and accessible on the open internet. The breach raises concerns about the protection of voter data and the integrity of electoral processes in the United States.
View original story
Similar markets
New cybersecurity measures implemented • 25%
No significant changes made • 25%
Investigation launched • 25%
Public apology issued • 25%
Majority support Griswold's resignation • 25%
Majority oppose Griswold's resignation • 25%
Majority are indifferent • 25%
Mixed opinions • 25%
High concern • 25%
Moderate concern • 25%
Low concern • 25%
No concern • 25%
No significant security breach found • 25%
Minor security breach found • 25%
Major security breach found • 25%
Investigation inconclusive • 25%
Fines • 25%
New regulations • 25%
No action • 25%
Other • 25%
Results unchanged • 25%
Results challenged but upheld • 25%
Results overturned • 25%
Other impact • 25%
Positive • 25%
Neutral • 25%
Negative • 25%
Indifferent • 25%
Security upgrades to the website • 25%
Resignation of key officials • 25%
Compensation to affected individuals • 25%
No significant action • 25%
Strong concern • 25%
Moderate concern • 25%
Low concern • 25%
No concern • 25%
No significant reaction • 25%
Moderate media coverage • 25%
High media coverage • 25%
Legislative action proposed • 25%