Cyber attack on the electoral commission in the USA. Important system shut down

The FEC reported a cyber intrusion attempt, leading to the suspension of public services, including the registration system for campaign finance disclosures. This outage prevents voters from accessing crucial funding information as election spending surges. The FEC has not disclosed the identity of the intruder or whether data was compromised. Candidate committees must report significant contributions within 48 hours, but the system failure allows new funds to support campaigns without public knowledge. The 2026 midterm elections are projected to be the most expensive in U.S. history, with over $11 billion spent on political advertising. The FEC's effectiveness is further hampered by its reduced staff, currently only two commissioners, limiting its decision-making capacity.