Malicious software that can infect voting machines, tabulation systems, or other election-related computer systems.
Attempts to obtain sensitive data such as login credentials or personal information by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.
Attempts to manipulate or deceive individuals into providing sensitive information or performing specific actions.
Flooding a website or system with so much traffic that it becomes inaccessible.
Attempts to alter or manipulate vote counts or election results.
These cyber-threats can be aimed at individuals, political campaigns, election officials, and other organizations involved in the electoral process. It can damage the integrity of the election and public trust in the democratic process.
Therefore, officials must take necessary measures to secure the election infrastructure and voters’ personal information to ensure integrity and confidence in the electoral process.