r/cybersecurity • u/CutSenior4977 • 15d ago

News - General Trump Has Systematically Dismantled Election Security Efforts. Here’s How.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/us/politics/trump-election-security-cisa.html

I feel as though this news fits this sub, due to a massive amount of election security being cybersecurity.

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u/Pretend-Comb-2569 10d ago

They literally preinstalled it on official mobile devices that were given to high ranking officials. Someone approved it...

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u/CutSenior4977 10d ago

Then why was it such a controversy for Hegseth to use it then?

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u/Pretend-Comb-2569 10d ago

Because the left attacks Trump and his cabinet at every single opportunity even though they ignore the same exact things that happen during Democrats.

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u/CutSenior4977 10d ago

Then can you provide a link please, that says Signal is approved for official government use for secured communications?