Friday, 28 June 2024

Scammers exploiting the election

The general election – taking place on 4 July – presents a particular risk of cybercrime for UK voters, politicians and electoral officials.

A June investigation by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBI) found more than 8,000 ads on Facebook featuring AI-manipulated videos and false information about politicians. From deepfakes of the prime minister to dodgy websites, here's what to watch out for this election season.

Election scams

Source: Which? (26 Jun 2024)

https://bexleywatch.blogspot.com/2026/01/stay-connected-join-bexley-borough.html

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