Deception in democracy: Beware the most common types of election-related scams [Video]

Elections are one of the most crucial parts of any democracy, and unfortunately that also means bad actors try to twist things for their own gain. 

With the U.S. general elections just around the corner, cybersecurity risks are ramping up, not just to the systems running the election but also to you. Social media and the internet are being used to spread propaganda and sway your opinions. 

What’s even more concerning is that these campaigns are now powered by AI tools, making it very easy for bad actors to churn out misleading information at lightning speed and on a huge scale.

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Your opinions might not be yours

Technology has made it so easyfor bad actors to mess with your opinions, and this isn’t anything new. We’re constantly being persuaded, whether it’s during a presidential debate, reading the news or even just watching an ad. But things cross the line when fake facts get …