Election Security
OIG: DHS Election Security Plans Do Not Address Terrorism Threats and Other Risks
With just one week to go, the Office of Inspector General says CISA needs to do more to protect threats to next month's election. Keep Reading
Election Security
CISA and Vietnam Veterans of America Partner to Raise Awareness About the Threat of Disinformation
CISA and the VVA will continue to promote these products and raise awareness amongst veterans and all Americans about the risk of disinformation in the remaining two weeks before Election Day and beyond. Keep Reading
Election Security
Joint Statement from Elections Infrastructure Government Coordinating Council Executive Committee
"Election officials have invested time and money in securing election systems and equipment, but the last line of defense is the trust of the American people." Keep Reading
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Treasury Sanctions Iranian Entities for Attempted Election Interference
The Iranian regime has targeted the United States’ electoral process with brazen attempts to sow discord among the voting populace by spreading disinformation online and executing malign influence operations aimed at misleading U.S. voters. Keep Reading
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CISA’s Krebs: ‘We Remain Confident That No Foreign Cyber Actor Can Change Your Vote’
"A few things you can do – first, look for trusted sources of information, like election officials. Second, only share information from trusted sources. And third, discourage others from sharing sensational but unverified information." Keep Reading
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U.S. Police Chiefs Grapple with New Election Day Threat: Armed Men at the Polls
The summer months were unrelenting for John Clair, a police chief in rural Virginia. Clair’s normally sleepy town of Marion was the site of two Black Lives Matter protests where heavily armed militia members showed up in droves. Keep Reading
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ADL Issues Guide for States and Municipalities on Countering Potential Election-Motivated Violent Extremism in 2020
The guide identifies potential threats from various violence prone extremist groups, including Proud Boys, Patriot Prayer, white supremacists and anti-government militias on the far right; and Antifa, anarchists and other groups on the far left. Keep Reading
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CISA and FBI Release Joint Advisory Regarding APT Actors Chaining Vulnerabilities Against SLTT, Critical Infrastructure, and Elections Organizations
CISA is aware of some instances where this activity resulted in unauthorized access to elections support systems; however, CISA has no evidence to date that integrity of elections data has been compromised. Keep Reading
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U.S. County Election Websites (Still) Fail to Fulfill Basic Security Measures
McAfee’s September survey of county election administration websites in all 50 U.S. states (3089 counties) found that 80.2% of election administration websites or webpages lack the .GOV validation that confirms they are the websites they claim to be. Keep Reading
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New U.S. Elections Disinformation Tabletop Package Helps Government, Industry Prepare
It is our hope that the scenarios and discussion questions presented in this document will spur meaningful thoughts, honest conversations, and innovative ideas. Keep Reading
Election Security
Will Election Day Be Safe? Physical Threats to Voters and Mitigating Risk
By remaining alert at a polling place and reporting suspicious people, vehicles or items, you are a valuable force multiplier. Keep Reading
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Foreign Actors Likely to Use Online Journals to Spread Disinformation Regarding 2020 Elections
Foreign intelligence services have been known to use websites, including pseudo-academic online journals, to disseminate articles with misleading or unsubstantiated information. Keep Reading
USC, Google, and Other Partners Aim to Help Get Election Info to Voters
USC has allied with Google, elected officials, and nonprofit leaders on a mission to help provide voters with important information about where, when, and how to vote in the 2020 elections — now just six weeks away. Keep Reading
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Distributed Denial-of-Service Attacks Could Hinder Access to Voting Information, Would Not Prevent Voting
The FBI and CISA have worked closely with election officials across the country to identify alternative channels to disseminate information to voters, such as verified social media accounts, traditional media, and other backup resources. Keep Reading
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CISA and Election Security Partners Praise OPM’s Decision to Allow Federal Employees to Serve as Poll Workers to Ensure Voters Can Vote Safely and Securely
This move allows federal employees another avenue to serve their country during a historic moment when the nation has seen rapid, dramatic shifts in how we work, learn and vote. Keep Reading
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False Claims of Hacked Voter Information Likely Intended to Cast Doubt on Legitimacy of U.S. Elections
During the 2020 election season, foreign actors and cyber criminals are spreading false and inconsistent information through various online platforms in an attempt to manipulate public opinion, discredit the electoral process, and undermine confidence in U.S. democratic institutions. Keep Reading
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FBI, CISA: Cyber Threats to Voting Process Could Slow But Not Prevent Voting
The FBI and CISA have not identified any incidents, to date, capable of preventing Americans from voting or changing vote tallies for the 2020 Elections. Any attempts tracked by FBI and CISA have remained localized and were blocked, minimal, or easily mitigated. Keep Reading
Election Security
FBI Warns Voters About Election Crimes Ahead of the November 2020 Election
Election crimes threaten the legitimacy of elections and undermine public confidence in our democracy. Election crimes fall into four broad categories. Keep Reading
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FBI Washington Field Office Educates Citizens About Election Security and Foreign Malign Influence in Advance of the November Election
From now until November 3, every American has a role to play in protecting the election from threats against the democratic process. Keep Reading
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Digital Identity and AI: How to Keep Deepfakes from Spreading Disinformation
To combat deepfakes leading up to the 2020 U.S. presidential election, organizations can fight fire with fire. Keep Reading