"Arizona Officials Prepare to Defend Against Election Attacks"

Arizona's Maricopa County, a hotbed of election misinformation and conspiracy theories, is ramping up security measures to protect election workers and combat disinformation ahead of the upcoming presidential rematch and U.S. Senate race. Top officials are taking aggressive steps, including deploying "tiger teams" to troubleshoot problems, creating an information security team to defend against cyberattacks, and monitoring the internet for disinformation and threats. Despite efforts to rebuild trust with voters through transparency and engagement, challenges persist as false claims and doubts continue to undermine confidence in the electoral process.