Political Email Hacks and the Dangers They Pose

Emails have been a controversial subject during this presidential election season. However, the executive branch isn’t the only sector of governance that struggles with email security. Politicians nationwide have become increasingly cognizant over their email content as a result of the widespread hacking occurring in Congress.

Not only do these emails contain political content, but they also contain personal information that could devastate a campaign. Moreover, top secret political information can be communicated via email, so national security could be in grave danger if a confidential email is hacked and falls into the wrong hands. Hacked information with leaked gossip could tarnish the reputation of any elected official.

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For example, the Democratic National Committee had an email leak that alluded to a somewhat fixed election by the hands of the DNC delegates. Secretary of State Colin Powell also had a variety of emails hacked that revealed his personal dislike for the current presidential candidates and other federal officials.

This series of hacks has caused other businesses to launch a more discrete communication policy. For example, Goldman Sachs uses the acronym “LDL,” meaning “let’s discuss live,” whenever they want to send a confidential message. Other executives are utilizing pseudonyms to assert personal security.

However, many are looking positively upon these hackings, as they are providing a check on the potential corruption of politicians. While the system of checks and balances seems to be maintaining the stability of the federal government, there is always a possibility of dishonesty. Thus, the hacking of these emails could potentially expose politicians who are unfairly attempting to promote a deceitful agenda.

Why were these emails hacked?
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