German spy chief says Russian hackers could disrupt elections

Cyber-attacks aim to delegitimise democratic process and elicit political uncertainty, says Bruno Kahl

The head of Germany's foreign intelligence service has warned that next year's general election could be targeted by Russian hackers intent on spreading misinformation and undermining the democratic process.

Bruno Kahl, president of the Bundesnachrichtendienst, said Russia may have been behind attempts during the US presidential campaign to interfere with the vote.