NC: Possible cyberattack hits Wake election software vendor, leaving poll workers’ data exposed

Databreaches •Dissent • August 16, 2026

Caroline Yaffa reports: The Wake County Board of Elections is suspending its use of a software vendor after it reported a possible cyberattack. There’s no evidence that voting machines, ballots, voter registration records or systems used to count votes were affected, according to the county board. But the incident could have exposed information people... Source

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Cyberattack on Wake County Election Software Vendor Exposes Poll Workers' Data The Wake County Board of Elections suspended its use of ElectSure, a software vendor, following a reported cyberattack. While no evidence indicates that voting machines or ballots were compromised, there is a possibility that information related to poll workers, including names and email addresses, may have been exposed. The attack vector involved unauthorized access to a secret password used by ElectSure, which manages training and registration for around 9,000 election workers in Wake County. The county has cut off access to ElectSure and is investigating the extent of the breach. ElectSure notified the county of the incident on August 7, 2026, leading to immediate action to secure data. The North Carolina State Board of Elections is currently assisting Wake County in handling the situation. The incident raises concerns about election security as midterm elections approach. 2 sources 50

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