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- Obama and McCain campaign computers hacked in summer 2008Newsweek: Hackers and Spending Sprees (November 5, 2008)
- FBI and Secret Service involved in investigation
- Hackers believed to be an unidentified "foreign entity"Newsweek: Hackers and Spending Sprees (November 5, 2008)
- Hacked material pertained to policy plansNewsweek: Hackers and Spending Sprees (November 5, 2008)
- Cyberattack first reported on November 5, 2008, the day after Obama's victoryNewsweek: Hackers and Spending Sprees (November 5, 2008)
- Attack initially thought to be malware (malicious software) that was inadvertently downloaded from a phishing siteCNET: Campaign PCs of Obama, McCain cyberattacked (September 5, 2008)
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According to a Newsweek report, the Presidential campaigns of both Barack Obama and John McCain were struck by a "sophisticated cyberattack" during the 2008 campaign.Newsweek: Hackers and Spending Sprees (November 5, 2008) Federal investigators informed both camps that an unknown foreign entity had lifted significant number of files from the candidates' campaign computers.Newsweek: Hackers and Spending Sprees (November 5, 2008) The hacked material appeared to concern future policy plans.Newsweek: Hackers and Spending Sprees (November 5, 2008) The problem emerged during the summer of 2008, and was mistaken for routine malware until investigators informed the camps of "a problem way bigger than what you understand."CNET: Campaign PCs of Obama, McCain cyberattacked (September 5, 2008)
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Obama McCain Cyberattack Questions
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Do you trust John McCain to make important decisions about the future of the Internet? 8 AnswersNo, he's not someone who lives and dreams for the future of Internet. He isn't someone who uses the Internet and is one of those people who might believe AOL o... read more -
Do you think Rep. Joe Wilson's (R-SC) apology to President Obama was sincere? 9 AnswersNo, I don't think it was sincere. But only in the sense that he's a politician who will say whatever he needs to keep his career afloat--same thing applies to R... read more -
Where can I find photos of John McCains son, Jack McCain meeting President Obama? 1 AnswerYou can find pictures and a video of Barack Obama and Jack McCain hugging here: http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/05/22/obama.mccain/ read more -
Has fmr Arizona Rep. J.D. Hayworth given any indication (on his talk show, etc) that he is planning on challenging Sen. John McCain 1 AnswerThere has been no official word, but the New Times says: "The word is that he's comfortable being the tribune of the far-right locally." I'm doubtful it will h... read more
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