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DNC admits hack attack reported to FBI was false alarm

By Caitlin Yilek
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DNC admits hack attack reported to FBI was false alarm

What was initially thought to be a sophisticated attempt to hack into the Democratic National Committee’s voter database turned out to be a test.

After suspicious activity was reported to the FBI on Tuesday, DNC Chief Security Officer Bob Lord issued a statement admitting it was a false alarm.

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