The Cyber War on Democracy: Lessons from the 2024 RNC Email Hack

In July 2024, as the Republican National Committee (RNC) geared up for its national convention in Milwaukee, Chinese hackers infiltrated the RNC's email system. According to The Wall Street Journal, attackers maintained access for several months, trying to get their hands on intelligence on how the GOP planned to address Taiwan in its party platform. Microsoft alerted top party officials about the breach, yet RNC leadership, including Trump campaign co-chair Chris LaCivita, chose not to inform the FBI, fearing leaks in the media. The previously unreported incident, says the WSJ, will be...

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