Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity news from WRAL: data breaches, scams and identity theft, plus tips to protect yourself and your family online.

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Possible cyberattack hits Wake election software vendor, leaving poll workers' data exposed

There’s no evidence voting machines, ballots, voter registration records or systems used to count votes were affected, according to county officials. But the incident could have exposed information about precinct officials.

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Possible cyberattack hits Wake election software vendor, leaving poll workers' data exposed

AI cyberattack raises security concerns
Raleigh Water prepared after national cyberattacks on water utility facilities
FBI investigates series of cyber-attacks and its potential link to Iran

Cybersecurity

Possible cyberattack hits Wake election software vendor, leaving poll workers' data exposed

AI cyberattack raises security concerns

Raleigh Water prepared after national cyberattacks on water utility facilities

FBI investigates series of cyber-attacks and its potential link to Iran

Wake student stumbles on peers' personal data. Make sure files you share are secure

Canvas owner reaches agreement with hackers, as experts warn against negotiating

Canvas hack: What families need to do right now

'Security patches' put student learning system back online after hack

Report: Data breaches impacted 9M+ North Carolinians in 2025

April data breach may have impacted all NC schools; student & staff data accessed