CISA warns of foreign misinformation campaigns targeting election [Video]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The impact of misinformation during an election cycle can be tremendous, which is why the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is warning of its rise.

CISA was formed in 2018. Since elections are categorized as critical infrastructure, CISA helps ensure they stay secure.

“The machines that Americans use to vote are not connected to the internet,” said Jen Easterly, director of CISA. “… The reality is our election infrastructure has never been more secure.”

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Hackers and foreign governments may not be able to change votes or mess with machines, but they can make it appear as they have.

According to CISA, that’s exactly what they’ve been doing.

“Looking to undermine American confidence in our election processes and our democracy. They’re looking to pit Americans against each other,” Easterly said.

For example, a recent video circulated on social media showed what …