March 11, 2024 at 06:07PM The Kremlin accused the US of planning to interfere in Russia’s presidential election by using American NGOs to lower turnout, and carrying out cyber attacks on the electronic voting system. The claims lack proof, and come after the Kremlin promised not to meddle in the US election. Despite these attempts, … Read more
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
March 1, 2024 at 12:45PM FBI Director Christopher Wray warned of increased foreign threats to U.S. elections this year due to advancements in technology, particularly generative AI, making interference easier. Concerns over foreign influence operations shaping public opinion have grown, with Russia and Iran cited as engaging in efforts to disrupt the election. Despite these … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 11:49AM Researchers uncovered voter data sale following a breach against Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission. The 21.58 GB database contains Iraqi voter info and a custom software client. Election cyber threats surged to 26% in 2022, jeopardizing democratic processes worldwide. Resecurity confirmed the leak and highlighted election threats from various actors … Read more
February 18, 2024 at 11:38AM Warnings have been issued about the potential challenges and dangers in the voting process and for government workers this year, including election-related disinformation and physical safety threats. Recommendations include using paper ballots over electronic ones, handling potential lethal substances, and being cautious with electronic ballot returns. Measures are advised for … Read more
February 16, 2024 at 04:35PM Major tech companies, including Meta, Microsoft, Google, TikTok, and OpenAI, are collaborating on a “Tech Accord” to combat AI-generated content that poses a threat to global democratic elections. The accord, set to be presented at the Munich Security Conference, aims to develop tools to identify and debunk deepfake content and … Read more
February 9, 2024 at 03:58PM Recent events highlight the increasing threat of AI-generated deepfakes targeting US elections. The use of modern generative AI platforms poses risks such as mass influence campaigns, automated trolling, and the spread of deepfake content. Experts stress the potential for AI to amplify phishing attacks and call for measures to defend … Read more
February 5, 2024 at 01:09PM In 2024, Africa is set for transformation with the development of pan-African Payment and Settlement System, elections, and international engagement. Key to Africa’s information security are biometrics and combating disinformation. Advancements in biometrics and concerns of data privacy are forefront, while efforts to combat disinformation are essential given upcoming elections. … Read more
January 18, 2024 at 12:19PM In late 2023, Bangladesh experienced a surge in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, particularly targeted towards key industries and the national election. The attacks were aimed at disrupting communication channels and information flow, possibly to manipulate voter communication and compromise the credibility of the electoral process. The Smart Election app, used … Read more
January 12, 2024 at 08:51AM FBI Director Christopher Wray and NSA Director Gen. Paul Nakasone highlighted the resilience of the election defense system against illegal interference. They warned about potential chaos caused by foreign adversaries using misinformation and cyber attacks. China was emphasized as a major threat in cyber warfare, with the US focusing on … Read more