The FBI has issued a warning about fake bomb threats being sent via email to polling sites in several U.S. states, reportedly from Russian email domains.
So far, none of these threats are considered credible, according to the FBI. The agency is coordinating with local and state law enforcement to address any threats tied to the election, urging the public to stay alert and report any unusual activity.
These fake bomb threats were reportedly sent to polling locations in states like Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Two polling sites in Fulton County, Georgia, were evacuated briefly but reopened within 30 minutes. Fulton County has requested a court order to extend voting hours beyond the state’s 7 PM ET deadline due to the interruptions.
This wave of threats appears to be part of a broader effort to create doubt and chaos around the U.S. election. Recently, the FBI, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency cautioned that Russia is behind fake videos aimed at undermining trust in the election’s integrity. They also warned that Russian actors are amplifying false claims about election fraud.
These incidents follow years of growing concerns about Russian interference in U.S. elections, including influence campaigns by entities like the Internet Research Agency and data breaches targeting voter information, which were previously used to intimidate voters during the 2020 election.
