The Bangladesh Election Fee (EC) has revealed that its cell app, “Good Election Administration BD,” was focused by hackers. The assault was carried out by cybercriminals from Ukraine and Germany through the twelfth basic election of the nation. This assault brought about a slowdown within the app’s functioning. Bangladesh EC Secretary, Md Jahangir Alam, addressed the media and confirmed the cyber assault.He said that the app that gives real-time voting data was slowed down through the assault.
How the cyberattack affected customers
In keeping with a report by the Dhaka Tribune, voters began complaining in regards to the app’s malfunctioning. When investigated, it was found that hackers from Ukraine and Germany have been accountable for the cyber assault.
Emphasising the supply of the assault, Alam mentioned, “The app Good Election Administration BD of the Election Fee (EC) has been subjected to a cyber assault from Ukraine and Germany.”
Because of the cyber assault, the EC app skilled a slowdown. Regardless of this setback, Alam assured the general public that the EC’s crew was working tirelessly to resolve the problem. He additionally assured that though the app is working at a slower tempo, it stays purposeful.
How the cyberattack affected customers
In keeping with a report by the Dhaka Tribune, voters began complaining in regards to the app’s malfunctioning. When investigated, it was found that hackers from Ukraine and Germany have been accountable for the cyber assault.
Emphasising the supply of the assault, Alam mentioned, “The app Good Election Administration BD of the Election Fee (EC) has been subjected to a cyber assault from Ukraine and Germany.”
Because of the cyber assault, the EC app skilled a slowdown. Regardless of this setback, Alam assured the general public that the EC’s crew was working tirelessly to resolve the problem. He additionally assured that though the app is working at a slower tempo, it stays purposeful.
The EC Secretary additionally dismissed misconceptions and clarified that the reported price of almost Rs 15.98 crore for growing the app was inaccurate. The app is part of a bigger six-year challenge which has a complete valuation at almost Rs 16 crore. He additionally mentioned that solely round Rs 6 crore was spent up to now, as it’s nonetheless in its first yr.
The twelfth basic election in Bangladesh came about on January 7. The nation noticed violence as the principle opposition get together BNP and its allies boycotted the elections. Regardless of the challenges confronted, the Election Fee assured that it’s making an attempt to make sure the sleek functioning of the app and the correct dissemination of voting data.
