TECH - UK Warned Of AI Misinformation Targeting 2024 Polls Nation-State Hackers Raise Stakes | Benzinga
As the United Kingdom (UK) gears up for its 2024 elections, cybersecurity experts are warning of an impending wave of state-sponsored cyberattacks and AI-generated disinformation.
What Happened: The UK is expected to face a significant increase in cyber threats in the run-up to the 2024 elections, according to a CNBC report. The threats are not just limited to state-backed cyberattacks but also include AI deepfakes, predicted to be more widespread this year due to advancements in artificial intelligence.
These elections, which include local elections on May 2 and a general election later in the year, are likely to be targeted by malicious actors. These actors are expected to use AI-powered identity-based attacks such as phishing, social engineering, ransomware, and supply chain compromises, according to Todd McKinnon, CEO of identity security firm Okta.
AI and bot-driven content are also predicted to be used to spread misinformation on a larger scale than in previous election cycles. The cybersecurity community has called for increased awareness of this type of AI-generated misinformation and international cooperation to mitigate the risk of such malicious activity.
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