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)

How to avoid identity theft

'Identity theft' is when personal details are stolen, and 'identity fraud' is when those details are used to obtain goods o...