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www.bostonherald.com
15 hours ago
Information security

Now armed with AI, America's adversaries will try to influence election, security officials warn

America is facing threats from foreign countries using AI to spread disinformation and influence elections, but has improved election security measures since 2016. [ more ]
Theregister
3 weeks ago
Information security

Mandiant: Russia, Iran pose biggest threat to 2024 elections

State-sponsored cybercriminals pose the biggest threat to election security this year. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

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 ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Canada news

China meddled in past two Canada elections, says Justin Trudeau

China attempted to interfere in past Canadian elections, but it did not significantly impact the results.
Trudeau asserted that the Canadian elections were free and fair despite attempts at foreign interference. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Canada news

Trudeau says China tried to meddle in Canada elections

Trudeau stated that election results were not affected by foreign interference.
China denied interference and Trudeau found it improbable that Beijing preferred any Canadian party over another. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
World news

World reacts to Taiwan election as China says reunification inevitable'

Beijing maintains its stance on national reunification with Taiwan despite William Lai Ching-te's election victory.
China firmly opposes Taiwan independence and foreign interference. [ more ]
Washington Post
4 months ago
World news

4 ways China is trying to interfere in Taiwan's presidential election

Beijing is using various tactics to influence Taiwan's presidential election, including high-altitude balloons, funding for social media influencers, and lavish trips to China for local officials.
Taiwanese authorities are investigating 102 cases of foreign interference in the election, the highest number since enacting an anti-infiltration law in 2019. [ more ]
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www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Canada news

Sikh leaders welcome arrests in Canada activist killing, but questions loom

Sikh leaders in North America demand justice and investigate Indian government involvement in activist's killing. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Canada news

India and Pakistan tried to meddle in Canada elections, spy agency says

India and Pakistan likely attempted to meddle in Canada's elections through clandestine activities and proxy agents.
Canada's spy agency, CSIS, identified India and Pakistan as foreign interference actors and initiated threat reduction measures. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

Federal government expanding public consultations on foreign interference | CBC News

Canada's federal government is seeking public input on foreign interference and the potential need for changes to the CSIS Act.
A foreign agents registry is not seen as a universal solution and should be accompanied by other initiatives.
The Business Council of Canada is calling for changes to give CSIS the authority to proactively warn and work with targeted companies. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
London

Three men charged with aiding Hong Kong intelligence service, says Met

Three men charged under the National Security Act for allegedly assisting Hong Kong intelligence and foreign interference. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
London

UK man charged with Russia-backed arson attack in London DW 04/26/2024

A 20-year-old British man accused of organizing arson attack in London for Russia. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 hours ago
France politics

This isn't a fantasy': why is distant Azerbaijan being linked to deadly New Caledonia riots?

France accuses Azerbaijan of stirring tensions in New Caledonia over political issues. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Foreign adversaries using AI to push disinformation, crumble election process, US warns

Foreign actors are using generative AI tools to conduct propaganda campaigns aimed at influencing U.S. elections and exacerbating partisan tensions. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Bay Area ex-Google employee charged with stealing AI tech, aiding Chinese companies: officials

Former Google engineer charged with stealing AI technology for Chinese companies
Leaders warn about Chinese economic espionage and national security risks of AI advancements [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Canadian federal police officer arrested, accused of assisting foreign actor'

A member of the RCMP has been arrested for accessing police records to assist a foreign actor.
This is the third case of an RCMP member being charged under the Security of Information Act. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

N.S.A. Installs New Director as U.S. Prepares for Election Influence Operations

Air Force Gen. Timothy D. Haugh has taken control of the NSA and Cyber Command as they prepare for foreign attempts to influence the US elections.
General Haugh's first task will be securing the 2024 presidential election against outside interference and employing new AI strategies. [ more ]
The Washington Times
5 months ago
US politics

In new challenge to indictment, Trump's lawyers argue he had good basis to question election results

Trump's lawyers argue that he had a "good faith" basis to question the 2020 election results.
The defense motion raises the possibility of foreign interference in the election and alleges false assurances from the federal government.
The lawyers seek permission to force special counsel Jack Smith's team to produce evidence of foreign influence and political bias. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
US politics

In new challenge to indictment, Trump's lawyers argue he had good basis to question election results

Trump's lawyers argue that he had a good faith basis to question the results of the 2020 election and that he was not obligated to accept the judgments of government officials.
The defense motion raises the possibility of foreign interference in the election and alleges that the federal government misled the public about the election's security.
The filing indicates that Trump's lawyers are seeking to sow doubt about the legitimacy of the election or make the case that his skepticism was justified and not criminal. [ more ]
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