U.S. counterspy gives rare warning on foreign meddling in U.S. election

[Nevilledog]

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-counterspies/u-s-counterspy-gives-rare-warning-on-foreign-meddling-in-u-s-election-idUSKCN24P29W

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Voters should be on high alert for foreign interference in the Nov. 3 U.S. election, the U.S. counterintelligence agency chief said on Friday in a rare warning that the public should screen information, check online sources and report suspicious actions.

Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center William Evanina speaks during the Reuters Cybersecurity Summit in Washington, U.S., October 31, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
William Evanina, chief of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), said that with just over 100 days to the election, it was “imperative” his agency share with voters some of the information about possible interference that U.S. spies have given to campaigns and legislators.

“The American public has a role to play in securing the election, particularly in maintaining vigilance against foreign influence,” said Evanina, who directs the counterintelligence branch of the U.S. Office the Director of National Intelligence.

“At the most basic level, we encourage Americans to consume information with a critical eye, check out sources before reposting or spreading messages, practice good cyber hygiene and media literacy, and report suspicious election-related activity to authorities,” he added in a written statement.

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[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. So, any bets on when Trump fires him?

[Nevilledog]

2. He'll just be ignored.

[Steelrolled]

3. The joke is that "foreign influence" in indistinguishable from "normal" domestic campaigning.

Perhaps the "normal" domestic campaigning is a little more outlandish.

[stillcool]

4. Excellent advice...

Practice Good Cyber-Hygiene.