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Russian-Linked Cybercampaigns put a Bull’s-Eye on France. Their Focus? The Olympics and Elections

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July 6, 2024 at 06:46PM Russian disinformation campaigns targeting France, directed from within Russia, have intensified leading up to France’s legislative elections and the Paris Olympics. Russian efforts have included fake recruitment drives, vandalism, and online disinformation. The campaigns aim to undermine French institutions, sow social discord, and erode faith in democratic governments, particularly boosting … Read more

Ex-White House election threat hunter weighs in on what to expect in November

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May 9, 2024 at 05:07PM Mick Baccio, global security advisor at Splunk, discusses the evolution of election security threats in the lead-up to the 2024 US elections. He highlights the increased division and influence operations, as well as the potential impact of AI. Baccio also emphasizes the financial vulnerability of election campaigns to cybercriminals. Watch … Read more

Microsoft warns deepfake election subversion is disturbingly easy

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April 2, 2024 at 11:07AM Amid upcoming global elections, Clint Watts, Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center GM, anticipates AI-driven misinformation influencing outcomes. Deception may not reach feared sophistication but will remain effective due to simple tactics. Watts’ team monitors government-linked threat groups globally and identified AI techniques utilized by Russian actors to post fake news. AI … Read more