CISA Insights: Email-Based Attacks on Elections-Related Entities

Original release date: September 10, 2020

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released CISA Insights: Actions to Counter Email-Based Attacks on Elections-Related Entities in light of increased sophisticated phishing operations targeting individuals and groups involved in the upcoming U.S. elections.

CISA strongly recommends elections-related individuals and organizations to prioritize the protection of email accounts and systems.

• Use provider-offered protections, if utilizing cloud email.
• Secure user accounts on high value services.
• Implement email authentication and other best practices.
• Secure email gateway capabilities.

See the following resources for more information.

• CISA Insights: Actions to Counter Email-Based Attacks on Elections-Related Entities
• CISA Tip: Best Practices for Securing Election Systems
• CISA Tip: Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Scams
• Microsoft Blog: New cyberattacks targeting U.S. elections

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