Cyber Security Experts: Republican National Convention likely target for hackers

Cyber security experts told newsnet5.com that Donald Trump, his supporters, local businesses and Cleveland residents are all possible targets for cyber hacking during the city’s Republican National Convention this summer. 

Dave Kennedy, Founder of TrustedSec , an information security consulting company based in Strongsville, said “hacktavist” groups like Anonymous have already targeted the RNC’s presumed nominee Donald Trump. 

“They have an active campaign exposing Donald Trump, his information and everything that is supported by him,” Kennedy explained. 

Kennedy said the RNC could be an optimal time for hackers to execute cyber attacks. 

“Think about what bigger stage that you have as a hacker than going into and tearing apart the Republican National Convention with cyber capabilities,” he said. 

Kennedy said Trump’s supporters and RNC sponsors should be careful about opening up emails from unfamiliar addresses and clicking links.