DHS will use the domain takedown as another reason to brief states on the latest threats that could threaten the 2018 midterm elections.

The tech giant last week executed a court order and shut down six internet domains set up by the Kremlin-linked hacking group known as Fancy Bear.

The new feature is especially noteworthy because of Skype's past reputation for allowing outside access in certain cases.

A lot of companies are offering to help protect election infrastructure. Here's a full list.

The vulnerability is exploited by visiting a malicious web page or opening a malicious Microsoft Word document rendered with Internet Explorer.

Raymond Uadiale sent about $94,000 in ill-gotten funds to the U.K., according to court documents.