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Hostile Act

Hostile Act: An action or attempted action taken by an adversary that is designed to harm, disrupt, or compromise the security, integrity, or availability of…

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hostile actionact of hostility
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Cybersecurity

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An action or attempted action taken by an adversary that is designed to harm, disrupt, or compromise the security, integrity, or availability of systems, networks, or operations, particularly in the context of election infrastructure and democratic processes.

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Election Cybersecurity Glossary
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