Deception in democracy: Beware the most common types of election-related scams

Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt said mail-in ballots cannot be counted until 7 a.m. on Election Day under state law preventing pre-canvassing, so voters should not expect the final results to be available on election night. Elections are one of the most crucial parts of any democracy, and unfortunately that also means bad actors try to twist things for their own gain. With the U.S. general elections just around the corner, cybersecurity risks are ramping up, not just to the systems running the election but also to you. Social media and the internet are being used to spread propaganda and sway your opinions. What's even more concerning is that these campaigns are now powered by AI tools, making it very easy for bad actors to churn out misleading information at lightning speed and on a huge scale.