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Social Media: Election Interference Threats 2024

Social Media: Election Interference Threats 2024

NTD spoke with Rex Lee, Cybersecurity Adviser at My Smart Privacy

It is election time, and our advisories are waging tech-based hybrid warfare centered on election interference via social media platforms which has been a problem dating back to 2016 regarding the Facebook Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Tech-based hybrid warfare targets everyone connected to the internet which includes adults, teens, children, business professionals, and government officials regardless of political affiliation. As TikTok becomes a go-to source for news and politics among younger Americans, it’s also turning into a battleground for U.S. politicians, with President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and Vice President Kamala Harris all tapping into the platform to connect with young voters.

But what does this mean for the future of American leadership? And with TikTok’s ties to China, how secure is our data and democracy? As concerns over Americans’ data security escalate, questions are emerging about the role of the U.S.-China tech lobby in shaping American legislation. In an interview with NTD, Rex Lee, cybersecurity adviser at My Smart Privacy, shared insights into who may be pulling the strings behind the scenes.

NTD spoke with Rex Lee, cybersecurity adviser at My Smart Privacy, to break this down.

 

Rex M. Lee is a Privacy and Cybersecurity Advisor, Tech Journalist and a Senior Tech/Telecom Industry Analyst for BlackOps Partners, Washington, DC. Find more information at CyberTalkTV.com

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