US Election Officials Worried About Russian Cyber Attacks

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tamper with – phrasal verb to change or touch (something) especially in a way that causes damage or harm

prospect – n. the possibility that something will happen in the future

undermine – v. to make (someone or something) weaker or less effective usually in a secret or gradual way

hacker – computers a person who secretly gets access to a computer system in order to get information or cause damage

disrupt – v. to cause (something) to be unable to continue in the normal way; to interrupt the normal progress or activity of (something)

showcase – v. to show (something or someone) in an attractive or favorable way

cyber security – n. the state of being protected against the criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data, or the measures taken to achieve this.

coercive – adj. using force or threats to make someone do something; using coercion

institute – n. an organization created for a particular purpose (such as research or education)

resilience – n. the ability to become strong, healthy or successful again after something bad happens

sophisticated – adj. having or showing a lot of experience and knowledge

counterhack – v. to attack the computers of hackers

capability – adj. the ability to do something

forensic – adj. relating to the use of scientific knowledge or methods in solving crimes