2024 US Presidential Election: 2024 US Presidential Election: Will China and Russia succeed in scanning election infrastructure and manipulating voters?

In a report submitted to the House of Representatives and a congressional committee, the CIA confirmed that Russia interfered in the 2016 US presidential election to support Republican candidate Donald Trump. Eight years later, concerns of interference by foreign powers have emerged. US intelligence agencies have confirmed that foreign adversaries are scanning election infrastructure ahead of the November 5 election, raising concerns that adversaries are probing vulnerabilities in US defenses and could once again threaten the 2024 US presidential election.

“The U.S. voting system is under threat.”

According to The Washington Times, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence warned on Monday that the U.S. voting system is under threat. With just 100 days until Election Day, election officials and government officials are reeling from the specter of who might exploit the political process for their own gain. Top intelligence officials are gearing up to be on the lookout for foreign threats.

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FI: Foreign powers investigating election infrastructure

An anonymous intelligence official told The Washington Times that government officials are not yet aware of any efforts by foreign powers to interfere in the electoral process or prevent the US from conducting a presidential election, but they are aware of efforts to scan networks related to election infrastructure.

Interference in the 2016 US Presidential Election

This isn’t the first time such activity has raised concerns: In June 2016, the FBI discovered an unknown individual scanning the website of a state elections board, according to a House Intelligence Committee report. The intelligence agency said it had recorded similar activity in searches across all states in 2016.

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Intelligence agencies have found that hostile nations such as China and Russia use private marketing and public relations firms to carry out their dirty work.

FAQ

What have intelligence agencies said about foreign adversaries monitoring the election process?
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence warned Monday that U.S. voting systems are under threat.

Why are intelligence agencies concerned about Russian and Chinese interference?
Intelligence agencies have found that hostile nations such as China and Russia use private marketing and public relations firms to carry out their dirty work.

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