Cybersecurity Firm Warns Of Threats To 2024 Presidential Election Integrity

Cybersecurity firm Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTNT) said it observed cyberthreats and darknet activity that threatens the integrity of the U.S. 2024 presidential election.

The Details: Fortinet released an intelligence report titled, "Threat Actors Targeting the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election" on Tuesday which revealed threats tied to U.S.-based entities, voters and the electoral process. 

“As the 2024 U.S. 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," said Derek Manky, chief security strategist and vice president of Global Threat Intelligence at Fortinet. 

Scams Targeting The Election: According to the report, the company’s FortiGuard Labs researchers identified more than 1,000 newly registered domain names that incorporate election-related terms and references to prominent political figures ...

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