Defending Digital Campaigns
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DDC is a non-aligned, non-profit committed to securing America's campaigns with free cybersecurity tools and resources for eligible campaigns & committees.
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Cyber adversaries are leveraging GenAI to scale attacks on political #campaigns, from auto malware development to cloning voices in phishing scams. Understanding these tactics is essential for protecting democratic processes. Learn more from @CyberAlliance
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GenAI is making it easier for cybercriminals to launch attacks, risking campaigns with sensitive data. This report by @CyberAlliance outlines steps to safeguard data: #cybersecurity #AI #elections
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While #GenAI can substantially improve the political sector's success, these tools can also be used by bad actors to amplify the potential impact of cyber threats. @CyberAlliance recent report offers insights on how to combat threats: #cybersecurity
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We are proud to collaborate with @CyberAlliance on their latest report, "Cybersecurity in the Age of Generative AI." It's critical for all sectors to work together to stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape. #cybersecurity #AI #elections
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RT @DoppelHQ: From new analytics and modules to new products, Doppel made leaps forward in 2024 in its digital risk protection offerings an…
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"The off-season is not as ‘off’ as people think it is," says @MKaiserDDC of @DefendCampaigns. The focus now is on securing upcoming down ballot races. Jacob Livesay from @InsideCyber writes about the #election “off-season." #cybersecurity #AI
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@DefendCampaign's @Michael Kaiser shares insights on the cyber threats political campaigns faced during the 2024 elections. Phishing, DDoS, and more tested our defenses. Read his reflections here in this @ITBrew article: #cybersecurity #AI #elections
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Phishing & DDoS attacks dominated the 2024 campaign, surpassing fears of AI deepfake disruptions. DDC curated a timeline of key incidents & the evolving cyber threat landscape leading up to the '24 election. Read the full blog #cybersecurity #AI #elections
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Election Day is past, but campaign cybersecurity is still vital. Especially if you are thinking about running again learn how to close your campaign securely and protect your digital assets for future use: #cybersecurity #elections
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Election Day 2024: Internet traffic up 15% post-poll closures, DNS to election sites up 756%, and over 6 billion DDoS requests mitigated by @Cloudflare. Full insights: #cybersecurity #elections
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Make sure to maintain your campaign’s #cybersecurity post-election! Delete accounts no longer in use and safeguard your website between campaigns. Check out our blog about how to close down your campaign securely: #cybersecurity #AI #elections
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@Cloudflare's analysis of the 2024 US election shows record traffic spikes & massive DDoS mitigation efforts. No significant disruptions, but DNS traffic soared 700%+. Learn more: #AI #elections
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Election Day might be over, but the need for strong cybersecurity isn’t. Post-election periods are prime time for cybercriminals to target campaigns with phishing scams & fake invoices. Stay informed and protect your team. #cybersecurity #AI #elections
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RT @RCManning: 🎉 Big news: The Yubico Enrollment Suite with Okta is here! 🚀Learn how @Okta became a phishing-resistant enterprise with @Yub…
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RT @RCManning: Tis the season..... On the hunt for the perfect holiday stocking stuffer? Give the gift of #security and peace of mind. Che…
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RT @LastPass: LastPass customers, be aware! A new smishing campaign is targeting users, attempting to steal sensitive information. Stay inf…
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During the '24 #election, @Cloudflare blocked 6B+ DDoS requests targeting election sites w/ no disruptions reported. DNS traffic peaked by 59% for Trump/Republican & 4% for Harris/Democrat sites. Internet traffic jumped 15% as polls closed. #cybersecurity
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RT @RCManning: Congratulations to @Yubico founders, Jakob and Stina Ehrensvärd, who were awarded this year’s Polhem Prize by Engineers of S…
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The post-election period is high-risk for misinformation and phishing attacks. Stay vigilant, verify invoices, and report fake news! Check out our blog to learn how to #securely close down your campaign: #election2024 #cybersecurity
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New @DHSgov report reveals cybercriminals are actively attempting to disrupt the 2024 U.S. elections through hacking tactics. Securing our democratic process requires ongoing vigilance and robust #cybersecurity #AI #elections
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