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Unspoken Security
Unspoken Security is a raw and gritty podcast for security professionals who are looking to understand the most important issues related to making the world a safer place, including intelligence-driven security, risks and threats in the digital and physical world, and discussions related to corporate culture, leadership, and how world events impact all of us on and off our keyboards.
In each episode, host AJ Nash engages with a range of industry experts to dissect current trends, share practical insights, and address the blunt truths surrounding all aspects of the security industry.
Unspoken Security
Foreign Nations are Attacking Our Elections. Now What?
In this episode of Unspoken Security, host Aj Nash sits down with Charity Wright, Principal Threat Intelligence Consultant at Recorded Future, to dive into the complexities of foreign influence on U.S. elections. They explore the evolving tactics used by nation-states like Russia and China, focusing on cyber threats, disinformation campaigns, and election interference. Charity highlights the growing concern over foreign actors exploiting vulnerabilities to weaken democracies.
A key discussion point is the alarming rise of ransomware as a significant threat to the 2024 election. Charity explains how both nation-state and cybercriminal groups could disrupt critical infrastructure, potentially preventing voters from accessing polls or undermining public trust in the electoral process.
The conversation wraps up by addressing how misinformation and disinformation campaigns have evolved, especially with the use of AI. Charity offers insights on how citizens can better identify credible sources and resist manipulative tactics designed to divide and destabilize.