Cybersecurity chief confirms US election integrity amid disinformation

As disinformation around the 2024 election reaches record levels, the US cybersecurity chief confirmed no major interference has been detected, assuring voters of election integrity.
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The head of US cybersecurity, Jen Easterly, announced Monday that, despite an increase in disinformation targeting the 2024 presidential election, there has been no evidence of interference capable of affecting the election outcome. Easterly noted the unprecedented levels of false information spreading across online platforms, much of which has been attributed to foreign actors aiming to sow division among voters.

US authorities have pointed to Russia as one of the primary sources of election-related disinformation, including a widely circulated fake video in Georgia showing an immigrant falsely claiming to have voted multiple times. Officials say that similar tactics are expected to continue beyond Election Day, targeting trust in the electoral process through to January.

Easterly assured voters that election security is stronger than ever, thanks to enhanced protective measures and improved preparedness across voting jurisdictions. Her message emphasised the government’s ongoing commitment to maintaining safe, secure, and reliable elections for all Americans.