Federal agencies have observed a rise in efforts by Russia and Iran to influence American voters and sow discord ahead of the upcoming November 5 election.

U.S. intelligence agencies and tech firms report that these foreign actors are utilizing fake websites and social media to spread misinformation and divide American voters.

The primary goal of these foreign influence efforts is to undermine public confidence in the electoral process.

In a notable development, the Justice Department has charged three Iranian operatives for hacking the Trump campaign, highlighting ongoing foreign attempts to disrupt the electoral process.

In response to these threats, the Biden administration has taken significant actions, including seizing over two dozen Kremlin-run fake websites and charging Russian state media employees involved in funding right-wing influencers.

Despite these influence campaigns, Jen Easterly, director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, reassured that America's election systems are highly secure against foreign interference.

Easterly confirmed that her agency has not detected any specific cyber activities targeting election infrastructure or processes, reinforcing the security of the electoral system.

She emphasized that even with the malicious efforts from foreign adversaries like Russia and Iran, they could not materially affect the election outcome.

Easterly also noted that China is showing interest in influencing the 2024 election, adding another layer of complexity to the security landscape.