Dark web election posts up almost 400 percent

The number of new posts on dark web forums about elections surged by 394 percent in 2023 compared to 2022, research released this week by cybersecurity firm NordVPN reveals. And in the first two months of 2024 alone, users have already published almost half as many posts. With more than 60 countries holding national elections in 2024, representing over half of the world's population, this is a significant year in history for global democracy so it's unsurprising that there's an increase in interest. However, cybercriminals are not the only players in the game. Sometimes, governments leverage their authority to manipulate… [Continue Reading]