Cybersecurity Breach and Political Turmoil

This chapter explores the significant cybersecurity breach of the Democratic National Committee by Russian hackers, revealing the extensive implications of foreign interference during the 2016 U.S. presidential election. It highlights the political chaos ignited by stolen emails, grassroots support for Donald Trump, and the disturbing tactics employed by the Internet Research Agency. The narrative further examines the aftermath of the election, including the responses of intelligence officials and social media companies to the issue of disinformation.