How the first 2024 US presidential debate influenced Internet traffic and security trends

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This post analyzes the impact of the first 2024 US presidential debate on internet traffic and security trends. It details state-level traffic drops during the debate, identifies shifts in traffic for microblogging and video streaming platforms, and notes the increased traction of Trump-related sites. The post also highlights higher rates of spam and malicious content in emails with 'Trump' in the subject compared to 'Biden,' and confirms no increase in cyberattacks during the debate itself, though noting preceding DDoS attacks on political sites.