Debunked fake video purports to show destruction of ballots in Pennsylvania

The transcript discusses a viral video falsely depicting the destruction of mail ballots in a key swing county. Officials have debunked the video, labeling it as disinformation. Concerns about foreign actors, such as Russia, China, and Iran, attempting to influence US elections are highlighted. A recent cyber attack attempt in Georgia is detailed, emphasizing the ongoing threat to election security. The transcript concludes with an analysis of disinformation tactics and their impact on public trust.

What was the main claim of the viral video discussed in the first section?

• It showed a political rally.

• It was a campaign advertisement.

• It showed election workers counting ballots.

• It depicted the destruction of mail ballots.

What did Pennsylvania Secretary of State Schmidt identify as a sign of the video's inauthenticity?

• The lack of return addresses on envelopes.

• The presence of election officials in the video.

• The use of official election logos.

• The presence of sealed envelopes.

Which countries are mentioned as using disinformation campaigns to influence US elections?

• Brazil, India, and Japan

• Canada, Mexico, and Australia

• Germany, France, and Italy

• Russia, China, and Iran

What type of cyber attack was attempted on Georgia's election system?

• DDoS attack

• SQL injection

• Ransomware attack

• Phishing attack

How did Georgia's election officials respond to the cyber attack attempt?

• They ignored it.

• They reported it to the media.

• They successfully defended against it.

• They shut down the election system.