The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned election officials and the public on Oct. 16 that cyber actors could use artificial intelligence to steal sensitive data ahead of the midterm elections.
The government has begun referring to AI as “super intelligence” following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump on Sept. 29. The order said the change was intended to reflect the technology’s transformative capabilities and “the limitless opportunities” it offers.
In a public service announcement, the agencies warned that hackers could use phishing and smishing tactics to disrupt the elections, which involve sending deceptive emails, text messages, audio, and videos to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information or clicking malicious links….