#ElectionIntegrity

The EU Makes an Urgent TikTok Inquiry on Russia’s Role in Romanian Election Turmoil

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December 9, 2024 at 05:44AM The EU began investigating TikTok’s involvement in promoting Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu, following intelligence files suggesting Moscow coordinated a campaign for him. The election results were annulled, prompting concerns over foreign influence and a digital regulation request to TikTok. The platform has 24 hours to respond. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** … Read more

Romania’s election systems targeted in over 85,000 cyberattacks

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December 5, 2024 at 07:01PM A declassified Romanian Intelligence report reveals over 85,000 cyberattacks targeting the country’s election infrastructure, with leaked credentials for election websites surfacing on a Russian hacker forum. Concurrently, an influence campaign utilized TikTok influencers to promote pro-Russian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu. Romania’s election system remains vulnerable to attacks. ### Meeting Notes … Read more

DARPA-backed voting system for soldiers abroad savaged

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November 21, 2024 at 02:35PM DARPA’s electronic voting project, CACvote, aims to enhance absentee voting for military personnel abroad, with a cryptographic protocol for securing ballots. Critics argue it’s impractical due to legal and logistical challenges, asserting that internet voting lacks security. VotingWorks defends the project, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining a verifiable paper ballot … Read more

US warns of last-minute Iranian and Russian election influence ops

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November 5, 2024 at 11:23AM The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency warns of last-minute influence operations by Iranian and Russian actors aimed at undermining trust in the upcoming presidential election. These include spreading false information and fabricated media targeting swing states, as well as impersonating the FBI in misleading videos. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Threat … Read more

AI Pulse: Election Deepfakes, Disasters, Scams & more

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October 31, 2024 at 04:02PM In the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, AI-generated misinformation, including deepfakes, threatens electoral integrity. State actors and cybercriminals exploit synthetic media for disruption, slander, and extortion. Effective detection tools and public awareness are critical, as fake content can have persistent emotional impacts even after debunking. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more

Colorado Accidentally Put Voting System Passwords Online, but Officials Say Election Is Secure

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October 30, 2024 at 09:03AM Passwords for Colorado’s voting system were accidentally published on the Secretary of State’s website for several months before being removed. Officials assure that the integrity and security of the election remain intact despite this oversight. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **Incident Overview**: Voting system passwords were unintentionally published on the Colorado … Read more

Senator accuses sloppy domain registrars of aiding Russian disinfo campaigns

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October 27, 2024 at 11:47AM Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner is questioning six US domain registrars for allegedly facilitating Russian election disinformation. Following a domain seizure, Warner cited failures in the industry to prevent abuse. Concurrently, significant cybersecurity issues emerged, including the largest healthcare data breach in US history, affecting 100 million people. **Meeting … Read more

Putin’s pro-Trump trolls accuse Harris of poaching rhinos

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October 24, 2024 at 09:36PM Russian, Iranian, and Chinese troll efforts to spread disinformation ahead of the November 5 US election are increasing, with each pursuing different objectives. Microsoft warns of AI-assisted campaigns targeting election integrity, while specific groups, including Iran’s Cotton Sandstorm, are involved in spying and fake news dissemination against candidates. **Meeting Takeaways:** … Read more

Cyberattackers Unleash Flood of Potentially Disruptive Election-Related Activity

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October 15, 2024 at 10:55AM Cyber threats targeting the 2024 US elections are escalating, with phishing kits, malicious domains, and ransomware attacks on the rise. Cybercriminals are leveraging AI and personal data to spread misinformation and undermine public trust. Vigilance and strong cybersecurity measures are crucial for stakeholders to protect the election process. **Meeting Takeaways … Read more

Trump campaign arms up with ‘unhackable’ phones after Iranian intrusion

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October 14, 2024 at 10:35AM With less than a month until the presidential election, the Trump campaign is investing in secure technology from Green Hills Software to prevent hacking. This includes unhackable phones and computers using the high-security Integrity-178B operating system, aimed at ensuring election integrity amid concerns over previous intrusions. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more