Hacktivism, a blend of hacking and activism, has evolved to significantly impact elections, with increased DDoS attacks anticipated as we approach the 2024 election cycle.
The low barrier for hacktivism allows polarizing topics to spill into cyberspace, often exploited by authoritarian regimes to create further division within democratic societies.
With the rise in hacktivist activities largely associated with Russian groups, we see elections becoming prime targets for manipulation and intimidation efforts.
The FBI and U.S. CISA reported growing DDoS attacks linked to political hacktivism, evidencing the heightened risk to elections in the near future.
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