Forget AI: Physical threats are biggest risk facing the 2024 election - CyberScoop

Summary

The article discusses how the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is addressing physical threats to U.S. election officials and infrastructure, amidst concerns of violence fueled by false narratives about election fraud and cyber threats. Donald Trump's allies' attempt to find voter fraud evidence highlights the tension in election security. CISA is focusing on physical security assessments and trainings for election workers to handle potential violence, while also acknowledging the theoretical threat of AI and deepfakes to elections.