The US FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have released a joint public service announcement warning of attempts to decrease public confidence ahead of the US presidential election later this year.
According to CISA and the FBI, malicious actors are spreading claims that they have successfully compromised the data of registered voters via cyber attacks.
“Malicious actors continue to spread false or misleading information in an attempt to manipulate public opinion and undermine confidence in US democratic institutions,” the 12 September announcement said.
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