Hacker Group Anonymous Threatens To Disrupt Iowa Caucuses

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A video that claims to be by the group of computer hackers known as Anonymous threatens to disrupt the Iowa Caucuses, reports the Huffington Post. The video calls the political process corrupt and calls on supporters to “peacefully shut down” the caucuses.

It’s unclear how serious a threat this is, if at all, but Republican Party officials in Iowa are taking precautions, including recommending backup paper ballots and taking additional steps to secure their computer systems.

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