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FBI condemns fake election security videos
The FBI released a statement on Saturday addressing false claims about the election and reaffirming their intention to ensure voter security leading up to Election Day. “The FBI is aware of two ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
FBI 'aware' of 2 fake videos related to the election
The agency did not say if the videos have a foreign nexus.Top stories - ABC News - November 4 -
FBI warns that fake videos are spreading election misinformation
The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
FBI warns fake election videos likely created by Russian group
The FBI is warning against at least two election-related videos being linked to a Russian disinformation group. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant has more on the vetted content.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Election security updates: CISA says election saw only 'minor' disruptive activities
Follow the latest election-related security issues and legal challenges.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
FBI warns of deepfake videos ahead of Election Day
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about two videos falsely claiming to be from the FBI on election security. One mentions the apprehension of groups committing ballot fraud ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Fake election-related videos being spread on social media
A video circulating on social media purporting to show a Pennsylvania election worker ripping up a ballot is fake. Our CBS News Confirmed team traced the video to an anonymous account with a ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Federal officials sound alarm over fake election videos tied to Russia
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
FBI ramping up security efforts ahead of Election Day
Law enforcement and intelligence agencies across the federal government are assembling operation centers in preparation for Election Day. CBS News' David Becker, Nicole Sganga and Catherine Cole ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Video showing voters' ballots being ripped up is fake, officials say
Law enforcement officials in Bucks County said a video showing ballots being torn up is fake and is being investigated by the FBI.Politics - CBS News - October 24 -
Russian actors made fake video of mail-in ballots burning
U.S. officials said that Russian actors made the fake video showing mail-in ballots marked for former President Trump burning in Pennsylvania which circulated this week. “The IC [Intelligence ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Russians behind fake video of ballots being destroyed, US officials say
Recent video purportedly showing a man destroying ballots marked for Trump is a disinformation campaign, say officials. Russian actors were behind a viral video falsely showing mail-in ballots for ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Man Who Faked Kayaking Death Says in Video He’s ‘Safe’
Ryan Borgwardt, who is believed to be in Eastern Europe and has been communicating with the authorities, has not committed to returning to the U.S., officials said.Top stories - The New York Times - 1 hour ago -
Musk shares fake image of The Atlantic, bringing fact-checking and condemnation from the magazine
The Atlantic magazine has found itself in the crosshairs of Elon Musk after it fact-checked a fake image shared by the tech billionaire.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Mozambique ruling party wins election condemned as ‘rigged’
Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo takes presidency after polls marred by irregularities and murder of opposition advisersBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
FBI warns of election-related fraud schemes
The FBI warned this week of multiple types of election-related fraud schemes perpetrated by scammers targeting American voters in the lead-up to Election Day. The bureau said Tuesday that scammers ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Viral video of ripped-up Pennsylvania ballots is fake and Russian-made, intelligence agencies say
Russian actors "manufactured and amplified" a viral video that falsely showed a person tearing up ballots in Pennsylvania, the FBI and two other federal agencies said Friday.Top stories - NBC News - October 26 -
Georgia official says fake voter fraud video is likely from Russian troll farm
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said a video purporting to show Haitians claiming that they illegally voted for Kamala Harris is fake and likely the work of a Russian troll farm.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Top Georgia official says fake video of voter fraud probably spread by Russia
Brad Raffensperger warns of foreign interference in US election as rightwing accounts share disinformation. A video circulating on social media purporting to show Haitians voting illegally for ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Russia was behind second fake video spreading false voter fraud claims, U.S. officials say
Experts warned that two recent Russian-created fake videos appear designed to undercut Americans’ confidence in the 2024 election results and stoke racial animus.Politics - NBC News - November 1 -
'I am safe': US kayaker who faked death sends video to police
Police say Ryan Borgwardt is believed to be in Eastern Europe, and has sent a video to prove he is safe.Top stories - BBC News - 37 minutes ago -
Russian actors made video falsely depicting mail-in ballots for Donald Trump being destroyed in Pennsylvania, FBI says
Russian actors made video falsely depicting mail-in ballots for Donald Trump being destroyed in Pennsylvania, FBI saysTech - ABC News - October 25 -
FBI says Russia created viral video of PA ballots being ripped up
The FBI said Russian actors are behind a recent viral video on X that falsely shows a person tearing up filled-out ballots in Pennsylvania, part of ongoing attempts to disrupt the U.S. presidential ...Politics - NBC News - October 26 -
Pakistani human rights activists condemn arrest of lawyers on charges creating a security risk
Pakistan’s police have arrested a Pakistani lawyer and her husband who are known for taking on human rights cases, drawing criticism from rights groupsWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
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Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral
Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
FBI command post 'triaging' election threats to share with state and local partners
FBI command post focuses on keeping the 2024 election secure.Top stories - ABC News - November 5 -
Arizona county heightens security ahead of Election Day
Authorities in Arizona's Maricopa County are increasing security ahead of the election after a series of violent incidents and threats aimed at election facilities and workers in the politically ...Politics - NBC News - October 24 -
Inside a secure Arizona facility printing election ballots
The Runbeck Election Services facility in Phoenix will print about 35 million ballots for eight states this election.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Georgia secretary of state: Election is secure, and here's why
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) reassured the state’s voters that the upcoming election is secure and that voters' ballots will be counted. Raffensperger said that no matter ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
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Here's what to know about election security
The FBI says two fake videos online claim to be from the agency, but they are not. One is about election security, while the other is about Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff. U.S. ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Breaking down the security measures for Election Day
Authorities across the country have been planning extensively for Election Day 2024. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has a look at some of the threats officials are looking ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Security heightened across the U.S. on Election Day
National Guard troops have been deployed across at least 15 states and Washington, D.C., with more on standby. Nicole Sganga takes a look at how security is being ramped up for the election.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Harris holds rally in Georgia with Barack Obama and celebrities – live
Early voting totals have been breaking records in Georgia, with about 30% of the electorate having already cast a ballot. Tell us: is the looming election stressing you out? Don’t miss ...World - The Guardian - October 25