Security News > 2024 > October > Phishing scams and malicious domains take center stage as the US election approaches

Phishing scams aimed at voters, malicious domain registrations impersonating candidates, and other threat activity designed to exploit unassuming victims take center stage as the US election approaches, according to Fortinet. “As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, it’s critical to recognize and understand the cyberthreats that may impact the integrity and trustworthiness of the election process and the welfare of the participating citizens. Cyber adversaries, including state-sponsored actors and hacktivist groups, are increasingly active leading … More → The post Phishing scams and malicious domains take center stage as the US election approaches appeared first on Help Net Security.
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