But hackers could post documents, some of which might be falsified, that are designed to create public perceptions of widespread voter fraud, the officials said. They said that they did not have specific evidence of such a plan, but state and local election authorities had been warned to be vigilant for hacking attempts. The officials said there is no evidence that any hackers have succeeded in accessing equipment or databases used to record votes. Trump and his campaign officials have repeatedly said that the potential for voter fraud remains high but they have not provided any evidence. Clinton supporters said Trump is unwittingly aiding an effort by Russian President Vladimir Putin to undercut the credibility of the vote.

Source: The Edge Markets October 21, 2016 00:11 UTC