Is Russia Meddling in the U.K. Election? Perhaps—But the Real Problem May Be Gullible Voters

Sneha Dawda, a research analyst and cybersecurity expert at the Royal United Services Institute, told Newsweek that cybersecurity more generally is still a very inaccessible field for the public. The media, she said, must work with policymakers and experts to "defog" the technical language around the topic. This will help the public dialogue along and keep pace with emerging technologies, which present ever-more potent opportunities for the spread of misinformation and disinformation. "The general public needs to have a voice," Dawda added.