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Election interference, American Water and the Internet Archive breaches, new cybersecurity laws, and more – October saw no shortage of impactful cybersecurity news stories

31 Oct 2024

With so much happening in the world of cybersecurity, staying on top of threats, breaches, scams, and industry insights can feel like a full-time job. So, let us do the legwork for you. Each month, ESET’s Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe will bring you a roundup of the latest cybersecurity news and insights – all in five or so minutes. Think of it as your go-to update on all things cybersecurity that can help you stay one step ahead of digital threats.

Let’s cut to the chase now and review some of the most impactful cybersecurity stories of October 2024.

• As the US presidential election nears, there are reports and warnings of heightened foreign interference by nation-state cyberthreat actors. Some campaigns aimed at undermining the electoral process use deepfake videos, including one that gained 5 million views on X and falsely accuses a presidential candidate of illegal poaching in Africa.

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