The Impact of Cyber Security Threats on the 2020 US Elections

TL;DR

This paper reviews how cyber security threats like disinformation, voter suppression, and fraud impacted the 2020 US Elections, highlighting their influence on election integrity and public trust.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive literature review on cyber security issues affecting the 2020 US Elections, identifying key threats and their impacts.

Findings

Disinformation significantly influenced public perception.

Voter suppression tactics affected voter turnout.

Cyber threats posed challenges to election integrity.

Abstract

This paper will investigate the literature surrounding cyber security threats in the 2020 US Elections. It begins with a brief overview of cyber security and the current state of cyber security regarding elections. In the main body of the paper, the focus will be on the literature review of three main areas: voter suppression, voter fraud, and disinformation, considering their impacts on the outcome of the election and on the voting public. Having evaluated sources on each this paper concludes by summarising the areas which have had the greatest impact on the 2020 US elections.