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Pentagon orders cyber and intelligence push against foreign election threats
Original: Pentagon directs cyber, intelligence agencies to counter foreign election threats
The Pentagon has directed its cyber and intelligence agencies to work on countering foreign threats to upcoming elections. The order tasks military cyber units and intelligence components with identifying and disrupting foreign interference efforts targeting US electoral processes. The move reflects growing concern within the US government about hostile actors attempting to influence or undermine elections, though details of the directive's scope and specific measures remain limited.
Why now: Foreign election interference is a live concern heading into upcoming US elections, and a direct Pentagon directive signals an escalation in the government's response.
PentagonUS Department of DefenseUS Cyber Command
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