Intelligence unit to fight fake news and cyber attacks in Colombias elections

written by Stephen Gill January 23, 2018

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Monday announced he would create an electoral intelligence unit to curb possible cyber attacks in upcoming elections in March and May.

Hackers have tried to disrupt elections in Colombia by attacking the computer system of electoral authorities for years.

“There is information of possible attacks or unholy intentions that could even come from abroad,” said the president.

Santos warned that hackers are not the only threat to the upcoming elections, but that the threats are also related to “the spreading of false information, of lies that seek to create fear or mistrust, and through this seek to manipulate voters.”

More:
http://colombiareports.com/intelligence-unit-fight-fake-news-cyber-attacks-colombias-elections/