"Our system has not been hacked."
The Michigan Department of State is urging residents to be wary of "attempts to 'hack' their minds" in response to rumors of Russian hackers targeting the personal data of millions of Michiganders.
The response from @MichSoS about a rumor Russian hackers were messing with the personal data of millions of Michiganders. https://t.co/vmmLQyyrrb
— Alicia Smith (@wxyzalicia) September 2, 2020
"Public voter information in Michigan and elsewhere is accessible to anyone through a FOIA request. Our system has not been hacked," the department tweeted Tuesday. "We encourage all Michiganders to be wary of attempts to 'hack' their minds, however, by questioning the sources of information and advertisements they encounter and seeking out trusted sources, including their local election clerk and our office."
If you suspect misinformation regarding voting, report it to misinformation@michigan.gov.
