Primary definition
Unauthorized attempt or access to an information system.
Also known asbreach · cyberattack · intrusion · unauthorized access · compromise · exploit · penetration · infiltration
— The State and Local Election Cybersecurity PlaybookView source
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Unauthorized attempt or access to an information system.
The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Hack. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/hack
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The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
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