Cyber-threat actors have increased malicious activity targeting the 2024 US elections to disrupt the voting process, with researchers warning organizations to be vigilant. They have seen a rise in phishing kits targeting US voters, registration of over 1,000 malicious domains, and increased ransomware activity. Adversaries from Russia, China, and Iran aim to influence election outcomes through cyber operations, emphasizing the importance of defenders' vigilance
Attackers are using affordable phishing kits, convincing mobile scams, and personal information to spread misinformation and disrupt the democratic process. To protect election integrity, individuals and organizations are advised to remain vigilant, prioritize cybersecurity hygiene, provide training and awareness, enforce multi-factor authentication, and update security measures regularly. The increase in ransomware attacks against the US government poses a threat to citizens' trust in data protection. Overall, maintaining security measures is crucial until the upcoming US presidential election. https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/attackers-unleash-flood-potentially-disruptive-election-related-activity