Google brings passkey support to its Advanced Protection Program ahead of the US presidential election | TechCrunch
Google is introducing passkey support for its Advanced Protection Program, offering an additional security option for high-risk users like campaign workers and journalists. [ more ]
Apple warns users in over 90 countries on mercenary spyware attacks
Apple warned users in 92 countries of potential spyware attacks, specifically targeting individuals with a high level of sophistication and resources. [ more ]
The government announced winners of a contest to tell real voices from deepfake audio
Federal Trade Commission awards prizes to organizations for developing technologies to detect audio deepfakes.
Organizations are using innovative methods, such as sensors and data injection, to distinguish between authentic human speech and AI-generated audio. [ more ]
Disinformation on steroids': is the US prepared for AI's influence on the election?
AI-generated deepfake calls targeted New Hampshire voters posing as President Joe Biden, raising concerns about AI interference in elections.
Various countries like Slovakia, Indonesia, and India have already experienced AI manipulation in politics, indicating a need for regulatory frameworks in the US. [ more ]
Package mailed to rural Northern California elections office tested positive for fentanyl, authorities say
Authorities are investigating a suspicious envelope sent to an elections office in Yuba County that may have contained fentanyl.
This incident follows a series of suspicious packages sent to elections facilities in several states, including California, last November.
Election officials and workers have faced threats and harassment since the 2020 election, leading to increased security measures and training. [ more ]
A Likely Co-Conspirator In Trump's Georgia Voting Case Got To Ask A Question At GOP Debate
A conservative activist named Tom Fitton, who coached President Donald Trump to falsely claim victory in the 2020 election, asked a question on election security during the Republican presidential candidate debate.
Fitton asked what states should do to increase election integrity and voter confidence for the 2024 election, and also questioned restoring public faith in federal law enforcement agencies. [ more ]
Governor Kay Ivey Signed SB1, Alabama's Anti-Absentee Ballot Bill
Alabama Governor signed a law banning ballot harvesting and making it a potential felony to receive payment for assisting with absentee ballots applications.
The history of election changes in response to Supreme Court decisions suggests challenges to ensuring free and fair elections in Alabama. [ more ]
Inquiry to explore cyber risk to Sunak-Starmer showdown | Computer Weekly
The UK government's Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy has launched an inquiry into securing the democratic process against cyber threats ahead of the next general election.
The committee has highlighted the risk of cyber attacks and foreign interference in elections, citing the 2019 general election and the increasing scope of the cyber threat landscape. [ more ]
Study reveals cyber risks to US elections | Computer Weekly
State and local IT and cyber security teams in the US are underprepared and under-resourced for cyber threats during the upcoming presidential election.
Government security teams are facing personnel constraints and limited budgets, making it challenging to allocate time and expertise to election security. [ more ]