The attack exploits a bug in common server software and gives the attacker full control of the computer.”The concerns over election security come months before Georgia's upcoming primary, which is set for March 24. Marilyn Marks, the executive director of the Coalition for Good Governance, says election security is at risk across the nation, but especially in the Peach State. “If they had gotten in in 2014 or 2015, they could have written code that would affect all future elections,” Marks said. The Coalition for Good Governance is working to verify the effects of the breach, but it will take time. The Coalition for Good Governance made it clear that security issues should not deter voters from casting their ballots.

Source: Fox News January 29, 2020 19:30 UTC