UK voters are among the most concerned in Europe that elections could be sabotaged by cyber-attacks, according to a new European Commission study.. The survey polled over 27,000 citizens across the EU with face-to-face interviews to better understand their concerns ahead of upcoming European elections in May 2019. While an average of 61% said they were worried about potential cyber-attacks manipulating the results of the election, the figure rose to 67% in the UK — one of the highest of any country. The link for this article located at InfoSecurity is no longer available. . Electorate anxieties surge as EU elections confront perils from digital intrusions and false narratives, jeopardizing democratic integrity.. EU Elections, Cybersecurity Risks, Digital Interference, Election Integrity, Voter Anxiety. . Brittany Day
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