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US Elections
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 hours ago

Iraqi immigrant and self-proclaimed Trump supporter charged with illegally voting in the 2020 election in New York

An Iraqi man was charged with illegally voting in the 2020 election despite knowing he was not a U.S. citizen.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Trump uses government powers to target perceived enemies

Trump has retaliated against perceived enemies since returning to office, using government power to target over 100 individuals and institutions.
#cybersecurity
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Trump Administration Is Going After Our Elections Too

The Trump administration's actions threaten the integrity of election security in the U.S. by stripping critical resources and personnel.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Dismantles Government Fight Against Foreign Influence Operations

The Trump administration is reducing efforts to combat foreign electoral interference, risking U.S. election security.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Krebs resigns from SentinelOne after Trump memo targets him

Chris Krebs resigned from SentinelOne amid a federal order revoking his security clearance and targeting his past actions regarding election security.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Efforts to fight foreign influence and protect elections in question under Trump

The Trump administration is rapidly reversing measures to counter foreign influence in U.S. elections established post-2016.
Key positions at CISA have been eliminated, endangering election security against foreign interference.
fromDatabreaches
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

EFF Leads Prominent Security Experts in Urging Trump Administration to Leave Chris Krebs Alone

The Trump Administration's investigation of Christopher Krebs is viewed as politically motivated, threatening cybersecurity professionals' ability to report truthfully.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Cybersecurity Community Must Not Remain Silent On Executive Order Attacking Former CISA Director

Cybersecurity experts play a critical role in safeguarding democracy and elections against political backlash.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Trump Administration Is Going After Our Elections Too

The Trump administration's actions threaten the integrity of election security in the U.S. by stripping critical resources and personnel.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Dismantles Government Fight Against Foreign Influence Operations

The Trump administration is reducing efforts to combat foreign electoral interference, risking U.S. election security.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Krebs resigns from SentinelOne after Trump memo targets him

Chris Krebs resigned from SentinelOne amid a federal order revoking his security clearance and targeting his past actions regarding election security.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Efforts to fight foreign influence and protect elections in question under Trump

The Trump administration is rapidly reversing measures to counter foreign influence in U.S. elections established post-2016.
Key positions at CISA have been eliminated, endangering election security against foreign interference.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
1 day ago

EFF Leads Prominent Security Experts in Urging Trump Administration to Leave Chris Krebs Alone

The Trump Administration's investigation of Christopher Krebs is viewed as politically motivated, threatening cybersecurity professionals' ability to report truthfully.
more#cybersecurity
#trump
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
US politics

Phase Two Will Be Worse Than DOGE

Trump's presidency is marked by a clear theme of retribution against dissenters within his ranks.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Absolutely No Truth to This Allegation': Philadelphia Officials Sharply Rebuke Trump's Claim of Massive CHEATING'

Philadelphia's officials deny Trump's allegations of election fraud, labeling them as disinformation.
Local authorities assure citizens of a secure voting process amidst misinformation.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
US politics

Phase Two Will Be Worse Than DOGE

Trump's presidency is marked by a clear theme of retribution against dissenters within his ranks.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Absolutely No Truth to This Allegation': Philadelphia Officials Sharply Rebuke Trump's Claim of Massive CHEATING'

Philadelphia's officials deny Trump's allegations of election fraud, labeling them as disinformation.
Local authorities assure citizens of a secure voting process amidst misinformation.
more#trump
Privacy technologies
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Is Biometric Voter Registration a Good Idea? | HackerNoon

Biometric voter registration enhances election security by using fingerprints or face scans to verify voter identity, reducing the risk of fraud.
#misinformation
fromwww.ocregister.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The US election was largely trouble-free, but a flood of misinformation raises future concerns

The recent presidential election, despite challenges, demonstrated the importance of early voting to secure the electoral process and manage misinformation.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago
Information security

CISA staff focused on disinformation and influence operations put on leave

CISA employees tackling misinformation were placed on administrative leave amid a reshaping initiative by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
fromwww.ocregister.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The US election was largely trouble-free, but a flood of misinformation raises future concerns

The recent presidential election, despite challenges, demonstrated the importance of early voting to secure the electoral process and manage misinformation.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago
Information security

CISA staff focused on disinformation and influence operations put on leave

CISA employees tackling misinformation were placed on administrative leave amid a reshaping initiative by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
more#misinformation
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Canada detects China-linked campaign targeting Freeland DW 02/08/2025

A Canadian task force has detected coordinated foreign interference from China targeting political candidate Chrystia Freeland.
Artificial intelligence
fromPoynter
3 months ago

'Not the AI election': Why artificial intelligence did not define the 2024 campaign - Poynter

The FCC banned AI-generated voices in robocalls to curb misinformation in the electoral process.
#bomb-threats
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
5 months ago

FBI says Russian meddlers are behind fake Election Day bomb threats targeting critical polling places in swing states

Multiple polling places in key states faced bomb threats linked to Russian actors, raising concerns over election security.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Orange, Riverside county registrars of voters evacuated after bomb threats

Bomb threats led to evacuations at voter registrars in Orange and Riverside counties, but no explosives were found.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Two Georgia Polling Locations Had to Be Temporarily Closed Over Bomb Threat

Several polling locations in Fulton County received bomb threats, but they were deemed non-credible and reopened after police investigations.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Raffensperger Rips Russian-Linked Bomb Threats In Georgia

Georgia is determined to maintain election integrity despite Russian-linked bomb threats.
Officials confirmed bomb threats were not credible and aimed at disrupting the election process.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
5 months ago

FBI says Russian meddlers are behind fake Election Day bomb threats targeting critical polling places in swing states

Multiple polling places in key states faced bomb threats linked to Russian actors, raising concerns over election security.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Orange, Riverside county registrars of voters evacuated after bomb threats

Bomb threats led to evacuations at voter registrars in Orange and Riverside counties, but no explosives were found.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Two Georgia Polling Locations Had to Be Temporarily Closed Over Bomb Threat

Several polling locations in Fulton County received bomb threats, but they were deemed non-credible and reopened after police investigations.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Raffensperger Rips Russian-Linked Bomb Threats In Georgia

Georgia is determined to maintain election integrity despite Russian-linked bomb threats.
Officials confirmed bomb threats were not credible and aimed at disrupting the election process.
more#bomb-threats
#us-politics
US news
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Federal agencies say Russia and Iran are ramping up influence campaigns targeting U.S. voters

Russian election disinformation threatens U.S. electoral integrity and incites violence, according to federal officials.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
Information security

The FBI says Russian emails are sending fake bomb threats to polling stations

FBI warns of fake bomb threats from Russian domains to disrupt U.S. elections, but they are currently not considered credible.
US news
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Federal agencies say Russia and Iran are ramping up influence campaigns targeting U.S. voters

Russian election disinformation threatens U.S. electoral integrity and incites violence, according to federal officials.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
Information security

The FBI says Russian emails are sending fake bomb threats to polling stations

FBI warns of fake bomb threats from Russian domains to disrupt U.S. elections, but they are currently not considered credible.
more#us-politics
fromQNS
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ballot scanners malfunction at polling sites across Queens on Election Day

Malfunctioning ballot scanners caused significant delays and frustrations for voters in Queens on Election Day.
#disinformation
Information security
fromNextgov.com
5 months ago

Russia produced fake video of immigrant election fraud in Georgia, officials say

The Kremlin is implicated in creating disinformation videos aimed at influencing U.S. elections. U.S. officials have condemned these claims as false.
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago
Information security

Federal agencies say Russia and Iran are ramping up influence campaigns targeting US voters

Russia-linked disinformation campaigns threaten U.S. election integrity by spreading fake news and inciting potential violence against electoral officials.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
5 months ago

Russia produced fake video of immigrant election fraud in Georgia, officials say

The Kremlin is implicated in creating disinformation videos aimed at influencing U.S. elections. U.S. officials have condemned these claims as false.
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago
Information security

Federal agencies say Russia and Iran are ramping up influence campaigns targeting US voters

Russia-linked disinformation campaigns threaten U.S. election integrity by spreading fake news and inciting potential violence against electoral officials.
more#disinformation
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Eff Around and Find Out': Philadelphia District Attorney Issues Warning to Anyone Trying To Intimidate Voters

District Attorney Krasner warns against voter intimidation, promising protection for voters and strict consequences for those threatening the election process.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

More Than 78 Million People Have Voted Early, in a Relatively Smooth Process.

Early voting turnout is significant despite challenges and disinformation.
More than 78 million voters participated, indicating a strong determination to vote.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

People are scared': Arizonans fear political violence as election looms

Fear of political backlash is evident among Arizona residents considering support for Kamala Harris.
Tensions around the upcoming election highlight increased security measures in contested regions.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

After a chaotic vote count in 2020, here's what Detroit will do differently this year

Election officials are determined to prevent the chaos experienced during the 2020 vote count from recurring.
#arson
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

What to Know About the Suspect Behind Ballot Box Fires in the Northwest

The suspect in ballot box fires is an experienced metalworker, indicating potential planning of future attacks.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Incendiary devices that burned ballot boxes carried 'Free Gaza' messages, AP source says

Incendiary devices marked 'Free Gaza' found at ballot drop box fires in Portland and Vancouver prompt investigation into possible motives behind arson.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

What to Know About the Suspect Behind Ballot Box Fires in the Northwest

The suspect in ballot box fires is an experienced metalworker, indicating potential planning of future attacks.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Incendiary devices that burned ballot boxes carried 'Free Gaza' messages, AP source says

Incendiary devices marked 'Free Gaza' found at ballot drop box fires in Portland and Vancouver prompt investigation into possible motives behind arson.
more#arson
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Conspiracy Theorist Laura Loomer and Senator Rick Scott Trade Compliments During Chummy Interview: Saved Every Single Note That You Ever Sent to Me'

Rick Scott expresses gratitude to Laura Loomer for her support in his political endeavors, highlighting their past collaboration.
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