Threats
Read CISA's security checklist for election offices
From foreign interference to domestic extremists, state and local election officials face more threats than ever.
Threats
Foreign Meddling in US Elections Affects Allies’ Trust, Study Finds
When respondents were told that American democracy wasn’t working reliably, they lost faith in the U.S. commitment to partnerships.
Threats
No ‘Specific or Credible’ Cyber Attacks Hurt Election's Integrity, CISA Says
Despite “a handful” of DDoS attacks targeting state and local election websites and some technical glitches affecting voting equipment, CISA says it saw “no activity” that should undermine faith in the election results.
Threats
Former CISA Head: Election Lies Are a 'Risk to Democracy'
Election misinformation is a “tactical and strategic" threat, as are the election deniers running for office, Chris Krebs said.
Defense Systems
More Than a Dozen States Have Activated the National Guard to Secure Midterm Elections
Other states can request help, but some leaders say more capacity is needed.
Threats
Election-Security Efforts Largely Successful, CISA Official Says
CISA leader says public-private partnerships, better resource sharing are warding off threats to voting systems.
Threats
CISA Prepares for Future Election Threats
As 2022 midterms approach, concerns are rising about misinformation and targeted harassment of election officials.
Threats
'Information Disorder' Is Biggest Social Danger, Commission Warns
"When bad information becomes as prevalent, persuasive, and persistent as good information, it creates a chain reaction of harm,” an Aspen Institute report begins.
Ideas
What We Learned in the DNI’s New Election Report
The newly released assessment is more complex and comprehensive than its 2017 predecessor, reflecting just how much the issue of foreign interference has evolved.
Ideas
Secretaries of State Are Now on the Frontlines of Defending Democracy
They need better access to national resources.
Threats
Krebs Unloads About Trump’s Election-Fraud Claims
The former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency worries that his firing will hurt the recruitment of future leaders.
Threats
The Firing of Chris Krebs Is What an Attack On Democracy Looks Like
After helping to keep the election secure from hackers, the CISA director turned to refuting the baseless claims of the president.
Threats
Robocalls Told at Least 800,000 Swing State Residents to 'Stay Home' on Election Day. The FBI Is Investigating.
A firm that tracks robocalls said more than 3 million calls were made on Nov. 3, which contained a cryptic message instructing people to “stay safe and stay home.” The tactics join other efforts to confuse voters this election cycle.
Threats
A Quiet Day At The Polls For Most Americans
Security experts still fear late-night violence and clashes in the days to come, but so far, the worst-case scenario has not come to pass.
Science & Tech
US Elections Are Safer from Foreign Interference, But Gaps Remain
Four years after a big wake-up call, federal, state, and local governments are working harder and more closely to ward off threats.
Ideas
The Head of US Intelligence Has Ceased to Be an Honest Broker
The result has been grave damage to U.S. counterintelligence and electoral security efforts.
Threats
Iran Using Voter Data to Spoof Floridians, Warn US Intelligence Leaders
Voting systems remain secure but Russia and Iran have obtained voter data, warn DNI Ratcliffe and FBI Director Wray.
Threats
US Charges Six Russians with Major Cyberattacks
U.S. officials said a new indictment describing a four-year global conspiracy belies the country’s recent offer to reset relations in cyberspace.
Science & Tech
Anti-Biden Disinformation Decried by Disinfo Experts, Social-Media Giants
A Trump-tied newspaper floats dubious accusations. Will others bite?
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