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Emails have been a controversial subject during this presidential election season. However, the executive branch isn\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Read More: What Are the Mail.ru Attacks? Am I at Risk?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

This series of hacks has caused other businesses to launch a more discrete communication policy. For example, Goldman Sachs uses the acronym \u201cLDL,\u201d meaning \u201clet\u2019s discuss live,\u201d whenever they want to send a confidential message. Other executives are utilizing pseudonyms to assert personal security.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Why were these emails hacked?<\/strong>
\nThese hacking victims obviously didn\u2019t have PSafe Total<\/a><\/strong> installed! PSafe Total offers features to help maximize the safety of your private information. Advanced Protection is a function within PSafe Total that allows PSafe to protect your device from third-party uninstalls in case of loss or theft. This maximizes the privacy of your photos, messages, and personal data. Additionally, PSafe Total\u2019s anti-theft feature tracks, blocks, locates, and even erases all of your data remotely in case of loss or theft.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Emails are an important way for politicians to communicate. 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