Cyber threats to elections involve false information dissemination and attacks on electronic systems, with motivations ranging from financial gain to influencing outcomes. Governments, like the UK, identify state actors such as China and Russia as major threats. The National Cyber Security Centre highlights evolving threats due to geopolitical changes and technological advancements like AI.
Measures to combat disinformation include technology enhancements and public education on identifying false content, aligning with the National Cyber Strategy’s aim for digital resilience.
