Voter, You’ve Been Hacked

The aftershocks of Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.S. election are still being felt today. Is the United States ready for future elections?

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Host
  • Gabrielle Sierra
    Director, Podcasting
Credits

Asher Ross - Supervising Producer

Markus Zakaria - Audio Producer and Sound Designer

Rafaela Siewert - Associate Podcast Producer

Episode Guests
  • Joseph Marks
    Washington Post
  • Malcolm Nance
    Intelligence Analyst, MSNBC
  • Laura Rosenberger
    Senior Fellow and Director, Alliance for Securing Democracy

Show Notes

Less than a year before Americans head to the polls again, the United States is still reeling from Russia’s 2016 election interference. Although steps have been taken to secure voting infrastructure, the task of combating disinformation on social media has proven more difficult. As Russia refines its cyber and disinformation tradecraft, some foresee a threat not just to elections, but to the health of democracy worldwide.

 

From CFR

 

Global Consequences of Escalating U.S.-Russia Cyber Conflict,” Lukasz Olejnik

 

Top Conflicts to Watch in 2020: A Cyberattack on U.S. Critical Infrastructure,” Robert K. Knake

 

Year in Review: Content Moderation on Social Media Platforms in 2019,” Lauren Dudley

 

Hacking Charges Against Russian FSB Officers: A Quick Reaction,” Adam Segal and Alex Grigsby

 

Disinformation Colonialism and African Internet Policy,” Mailyn Fidler

 

Read More

 

The Cybersecurity 202, Washington Post

 

Countering Information Operations Demands A Common Democratic Strategy,” Alliance for Securing Democracy

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