Arizona: Previously hidden Cyber Ninjas texts revealed in records lawsuit over ‘audit’ | Robert Anglen and Ryan Randazzo/Arizona Republic

The CEO of Cyber Ninjas, Doug Logan, attempted to conceal more than 1,400 text messages which have now been decrypted, revealing communications between him and Michigan lawyer Stefanie Lambert regarding the Arizona Senate’s election “audit”. The messages discuss topics such as funding for the audit, voting machines, and concerns raised by then-Senate President Karen Fann about what information should be made public. Lambert criticized Fann’s preference for secrecy, highlighting the potential consequences for the audit effort. The messages also contain a link to a fundraising site, raising questions about the transparency of the funding process. Read Article

District of Columbia Board of Elections breach may include entire voter roll | Charlotte Nihill/CyberScoop

The breach of D.C. voter data may have been more extensive than initially thought, potentially encompassing the entire voter roll, according to a statement from the District of Columbia Board of Elections. Initially, it was believed that about 600,000 lines of data were affected, but it has now been revealed that the breached database included a copy of the full voter roll. The extent of the attacker’s access, including potentially sensitive information like social security numbers and driver’s license numbers, remains unclear. The board has engaged the cybersecurity firm Mandiant to investigate the incident, and it has pledged to release the results of the investigation and reach out to all registered voters affected. The board’s understanding and public disclosure of the breach have evolved since its discovery, initially indicating a limited impact, but now warning that the entire voting population of the city may be affected. Read Article