#ElectionProtection

How CISA Fights Cyber Threats During Election Primary Season

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March 7, 2024 at 12:57PM The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ramped up efforts to address election security concerns, setting up an Election Operations Center and providing cybersecurity support for state and local elections. The agency is combating evolving threats such as deepfakes and misinformation, with various initiatives and resources in place to … Read more

Microsoft, Meta detail plans to fight election disinformation in 2024

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November 8, 2023 at 02:10PM Microsoft and Meta have announced different initiatives to combat misinformation during the upcoming global elections in 2024. Microsoft’s strategy includes implementing Content Credentials, a service that enables political campaigns to attach metadata to images and videos to verify their authenticity. Meanwhile, Meta will require advertisers to disclose when digitally manipulated … Read more