Misinformation as a Cyber Attack on Democracy

Misinformation online, especially regarding topics like mail-in ballots and election fraud, can be perceived as a cyber attack on critical infrastructure by undermining public faith and confidence in democracy. Government agencies can legally argue that spreading misinformation online is equivalent to conducting a cyber attack, leading to individuals being classified as engaging in cyber attacks on democracy for expressing certain viewpoints. Therefore, articulating misinformation on platforms like Twitter can have serious legal implications and be considered a threat to democratic institutions.