Are 2024 US Political Campaigns Prepared for Coming Cyber Threats?

The 2024 US elections have seen a spike in cyber threats, with recent incidents including a bot collecting compromised data on the Democratic party, and phishing emails sent to top campaign officials. Experts predict threats will increase and become more damaging as Election Day nears, particularly if they capitalise on the hectic final stages of the campaign. Despite awareness of potential cyber risks, campaigns face difficulties securing services due to budget limitations, the short lifespan of campaigns, and the high volume of volunteer participation.