Activities, other than those authorized by or in accordance with U.S. law, that seek to compromise or impair the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of computers, information or communications systems, networks, physical or virtual infrastructure controlled by computers or information systems, or information resident thereon. Source: PPD 20
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Activities, other than those authorized by or in accordance with U.S. law, that seek to compromise or impair the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of computers, information or communications systems, networks, physical or virtual infrastructure controlled by computers or information systems, or information resident thereon. Source: PPD 20
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Malicious Cyber Activity. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 16, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/malicious-cyber-activity
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