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Which official or entity will be primarily blamed for the Illinois data breach by end of 2024?
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Contractor managing the databases • 25%
Illinois State Election Board • 25%
County election officials • 25%
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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.
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