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South Korea’s military has accused North Korea of a GPS signal jamming attack. The jamming occurred on Friday and continued into Saturday, impacting various vessels at sea and a significant number of aircraft. This incident underscores the potential threat posed by GPS signal jamming and the vulnerabilities of navigation systems relying on this technology. It also highlights the escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula, with North Korea’s actions raising concerns about regional security.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot actively moderated election news and deepfake requests during the recent US election. It provided responses asking users to seek election news elsewhere on November 5th and 6th, rejecting over 2 million requests. Additionally, ChatGPT refused to generate DALL-E images depicting individuals like Donald Trump, blocking over 250,000 requests. This proactive measure aimed to curtail misinformation and the potential spread of deepfakes, reflecting a conscious effort to combat the influence of AI-generated content in elections.

Foreign adversaries are actively utilizing “troll factories” to undermine trust in U.S. elections. These malicious campaigns, often orchestrated by state-sponsored actors, spread misinformation and disinformation through various online platforms, aiming to sow discord and influence public opinion. This tactic builds on past interference strategies, like those witnessed in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and highlights the increasing sophistication of cyber threats targeting democratic processes.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has opened an Election War Room to address escalating cyber threats targeting the upcoming US elections. This proactive measure aims to protect the integrity of the electoral process and safeguard against foreign interference and malicious activities. The Election War Room will serve as a central hub for coordinating cybersecurity efforts, monitoring potential threats, and responding to incidents. CISA will work closely with state and local election officials, as well as private sector partners, to share intelligence, provide technical assistance, and mitigate risks.