U.S. Spy Agencies Issue New Warning on Russia’s Election Misinformation Campaign

Two recent videos have sought to undermine confidence in the security of the vote.

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Yonhap news reports South Korea’s spy agency finds North Korea will send troops to support Russia's war on Ukraine

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Latest news about Russian misinformation in 2024 elections

Officials with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say Russian efforts to spread misinformation in the 2024 elections include a video about Haitians voting in the Georgia election. ...

U.S. intel identifies disinformation campaigns ahead of election

With just over a week to go before elections, there's a new warning about threats, fake videos and propaganda all aimed at trying to fool voters. NBC News' Maura Barrett reports.

Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago

How New York City’s Migrant Crisis Became a Potent Campaign Issue

Across New York State, Republican and Democratic candidates are using the city’s migrant crisis to attract voters fearful of its effects on their districts.

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Jocelyn Benson warns of bad actors seeking to "hack voters' minds" on election misinformation

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that there are foreign bad actors who are not only trying to "sow the seeds of distrust, but to diminish ...

PSA uses deepfakes of famous actors to warn of AI-generated misinformation ahead of election

A new public service announcement is warning voters about AI-generated misinformation surrounding the 2024 elections by featuring deepfakes of several Hollywood actors. The video was made by the ...

Russia Could Stoke Unrest After U.S. Election, Officials Say

Foreign powers including Russia and Iran could move quickly right after the vote to undermine the democratic process, intelligence agencies warn.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Russia, Iran and China are trying to interfere with the U.S. election, Microsoft says

Microsoft issued a seven-page report on how Russia, Iran and China are trying to interfere with the 2024 U.S. elections. The company's threat analysis center is warning deepfake videos and other ...

How the U.S. presidential election is viewed in Ukraine amid war with Russia

While Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged continued support for Ukraine, former President Donald Trump has previously praised Vladimir Putin's decision to invade. Trump now says if elected, ...

Anxiety grips Ukraine as Russia gains ground before pivotal U.S. election

With Russia seizing ground ahead of a potential shift in U.S. politics, many Ukrainians have a message for Americans: Thank you, and please don't abandon us.

Mozambican Opposition Leader Warns of New Election Protests

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Alleged Chinese influence campaigns intensify worries about U.S election meddling

Recent reports of Chinese actors allegedly targeting prominent campaigns and candidates is raising concerns China is stepping up efforts to meddle in the U.S. election up and down the ballot. A ...

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Hurricanes, the election and misinformation

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Storm misinformation stokes election fears The flood of conspiracy theories and rumors amid the severe ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

UBS smashes forecasts with bumper profit, warns of volatility around U.S. elections

The Swiss bank’s profits were boosted by the ongoing integration of wealth management accounts previously run by its main rival Credit Suisse

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Israel launches new strikes in Beirut despite U.S. warning

The Biden administration said it opposed Israel's recent tactics against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, but the airstrikes keep coming.

Austin, in Ukraine, Announces New Arms Shipment as U.S. Election Looms

The trip by the U.S. defense secretary comes as Russian forces steadily gain territory in eastern Ukraine.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on new memoir and the U.S. election

Boris Johnson joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new memoir, his time as British Prime Minister, his role in Brexit and offers his views on the current U.S. presidential election.

The U.S. has a new strategy for combating foreign election interference, but will it work?

Last week, a video popped up on social media falsely claiming to show someone ripping up ballots in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Politics - NBC News - 6 hours ago

Extremists inspired by conspiracy theories pose major threat to 2024 elections, U.S. intelligence warns

U.S. intelligence agencies have identified domestic extremists with grievances rooted in election-related conspiracy theories, including beliefs in widespread voter fraud and animosity toward ...

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

Biden Administration Issues Warning to Israel on Gaza Aid

The administration is urging Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or risk a cut to arms sales, the starkest threat by the U.S. since the war began last year.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Amber warnings as Storm Ashley hits large parts of UK

Storm Ashley is expected to bring very high winds and rain, particularly affecting western areas on Sunday.

Intel agencies pinpoint Russia as behind false Haitian Georgia voting claims

Intelligence agencies on Friday condemned Russian interference in the U.S. election, identifying the U.S. adversary as being behind a recent video amplifying false claims of Haitians attempting to ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

Hurricane misinformation stokes fears ahead of election

The flood of conspiracy theories and rumors following the severe weather in the South is sparking concerns that political figures’ embrace of misinformation is just the beginning as the general ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Latino voters face surge in misinformation as election nears

As the Latino vote gains attention in the 2024 election, concerns arise over targeted misinformation. Roberta Braga, co-founder of the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas, joins "CBS ...

Misinformation concerns grow as Election Day nears

A flood of false information around the election is already ramping up on the internet, making it hard for voters to know what’s actually real. Already in Pennsylvania, a viral video claiming to ...

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Secret Service chief warns of Trump shooting report's "impact on agency morale"

The independent review panel found the Secret Service suffers from "deep flaws" and called for it to undergo "fundamental reform" to carry out its mission of protecting top government officials ...

North Korea to send thousands of troops to aid Russian forces in Ukraine war, South Korea's spy agency says

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Bangladesh central banker accuses tycoons of ‘robbing banks’ of $17bn with spy agency help

Conglomerate rejects claim it co-operated to siphon money out of the country during rule of ousted Sheikh Hasina

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Canada spy agency says India is using cyber tech to track Sikh separatists

CSE report says India is also stepping up cyber-attacks against Canada government networks. A Canadian spy agency has warned that India is using cyber technology to track separatists abroad, a day ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Staff at U.S. Voting Machine Firms Prep for Doxxing, Misinformation and ‘Swatting’

In a highly polarized election season, employees of the companies that record ballot results get ready for intense harassment.

Business - Inc. - 4 hours ago

Israeli strike in northern Gaza kills dozens, officials there say

An Israeli strike on a five-story building where displaced Palestinians were sheltering in the northern Gaza Strip killed at least 60 people, Gaza's Hamas-run Health Ministry said.

Can you spot the celebrity 'deepfakes' in a new ad warning against election disinfo?

The video features several celebrities delivering the message that Americans should rely on local officials for information about voting in the 2024 election.

Egypt Replaces Spy Chief Trusted by U.S., Israel and Hamas

Abbas Kamel played an instrumental role in brokering cease-fire and hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Harris to interview with Fox News on Wednesday

Harris and Trump hold campaign events in battleground Pennsylvania.

Politics - NBC News - October 14

Trump campaigns in Pennsylvania after audio issues at Detroit rally

Former President Donald Trump is making a major push to win Pennsylvania, holding a rally in the state on Saturday. It comes after his Detroit rally experienced an awkward 18 minutes of audio ...

Politics - NBC News - October 19

Social Security and Medicare affect almost everyone — and they’re barely being discussed

When it comes to entitlements, both presidential candidates have been vague and misleading

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Trump campaigns on immigration issue, Harris gets a Bush endorsement

Former President Donald Trump delivered remarks in Florida where he focused on the impact of illegal immigration and security at the U.S.-Mexico border. Meanwhile, Barbara Pierce Bush, former ...

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