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Canadian political parties are prime targets for hackers: here’s how to defend them

In the Canadian election, malign foreign actors will likely target key ridings instead of the overall federal campaign, making riding-level security critically important.

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BY MARCUS KOLGA
May 15, 2019

Opinion | BY MARCUS KOLGA | May 15, 2019

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Canadian political parties are prime targets for hackers: here’s how to defend them

In the Canadian election, malign foreign actors will likely target key ridings instead of the overall federal campaign, making riding-level security critically important.

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