Election Security
CISA is still maintaining radio silence with social media as Super Tuesday kicks off
The lack of communication stems from an ongoing Supreme Court case that one top senator says Biden administration lawyers have been “too timid” in addressing.
CISA is coordinating with election security partners for Super Tuesday voting
The principal agency responsible for election security is asking public and private sector election administrators to share potential threat information as voters go to the polls.
Russian information operations to likely increase in 2024 amid global election activity, CrowdStrike says
The findings should come as no surprise with the advent of generative AI tools, ongoing geopolitical conflicts and a busy year for elections in the U.S. and Europe.
Tech companies vow to fight deepfake election content
Some House and Senate lawmakers praised the voluntary commitments but want legislation to require labeling and disclosure.
AI escalates election cyber threats with the US as prime target, reports find
Election workers face increased concerns due to the potential for AI systems to help enable disinformation. Outside cyber threats aren’t helping, either.
CISA unveils election resource page for officials and workers
Election officials have several fears on their mind this year, including possible foreign interference in elections and physical threats linked to conspiracy theories.
FCC issues cease-and-desist order to operator linked to AI-generated Biden robocall
The agency and 51 state attorneys general are warning the company may be violating several consumer protection laws.
New AI tools spawn fears of greater 2024 election threats, survey finds
State and local officials are increasingly concerned about the possibility for AI tools to spread disinformation and power phishing attacks during the 2024 election cycle.
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ACLU warns of free-speech risks in FEC oversight of AI-generated election ads
The civil liberties group expressed concern over a possible Federal Election Commission rulemaking that would call out content generated by artificial intelligence in the agency’s regulations on fraudulent misrepresentation.
CISA sees ‘routine and standard’ security reports at beginning of Election Day
Working extensively with local jurisdictions, “it’s all about communication,” a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency official noted.
Election security threats require more federal resources, officials say
Facing growing cyber and physical threats, election administrators told lawmakers that more federal assistance is needed to safeguard voting systems and personnel.
CISA conducts largest annual election security drills amid threats targeting voting systems
The nation’s cyber defense agency hosted a three-day election security exercise with state, local and federal officials ahead of the 2024 race.
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