EFF: Security Experts Urging Trump Administration to Leave Chris Krebs Alone
a year ago
- #Election Security
- #Political Retribution
- #Cybersecurity
- The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and cybersecurity experts demand an end to the politically motivated investigation of former U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Christopher Krebs.
- Security researchers are crucial for protecting democracy, securing elections, and safeguarding government infrastructure.
- President Trump fired Krebs after he contradicted Trump's false claims of election fraud in 2020.
- A presidential memorandum directed investigations into Krebs and revocation of his security clearances, actions EFF urges be reversed.
- Over 400 cybersecurity professionals have signed a letter supporting Krebs, emphasizing the importance of impartial and factual reporting in the field.