September 5, 2024 at 09:21AM The U.S. Department of Justice seized 32 internet domains used by a pro-Russian propaganda operation called Doppelganger, accusing companies of covertly spreading Russian government propaganda. The Treasury Department sanctioned 10 individuals and two entities. In conjunction, the DoJ announced the indictment of two RT employees for funding and disseminating videos … Read more
July 10, 2024 at 01:42PM The Justice Department seized two domain names and almost 1,000 social media accounts used by Russian actors to spread disinformation in the United States. A joint advisory from US agencies and international partners revealed the use of a GenAI-enhanced bot farm to support Russian government objectives. FBI Director Christopher Wray … Read more
July 10, 2024 at 07:48AM Russian government-backed threat actors have utilized the Meliorator software’s artificial intelligence features to create fake online personas and disseminate disinformation about multiple countries. This tool allows the mass creation of seemingly authentic social media accounts and the perpetuation of false narratives. The US has seized domain names used for this … Read more
July 9, 2024 at 05:16PM A large bot farm, managed by a deputy editor-in-chief at the Russian state-run news organization Russia Today (RT) and a Russian FSB officer, was dismantled by the U.S. Justice Department. The bots, driven by AI software named Meliorator, disseminated disinformation on Twitter targeting global users since 2022. This operation aimed … Read more
May 31, 2024 at 04:21AM OpenAI revealed five covert influence operations from China, Iran, Israel, and Russia, utilizing AI to manipulate public discourse. These operations involved generating and posting comments, articles, and social media content across various platforms to influence audiences in different regions. Meta also disclosed details of additional influence operations targeting users in … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 07:11AM The rise of Deepfakes and AI-driven disinformation poses a significant threat to elections, with the upcoming US presidential election at risk. The ease of access to AI technology allows for the spread of misinformation, making it challenging for citizens to discern real news. Vigilance and critical thinking are crucial in … Read more
April 19, 2024 at 10:05AM Foreign adversaries have a history of disrupting US elections through tactics like espionage and “hack and leak” campaigns. Generative AI (GenAI) is now a concern for election security, as it can facilitate misinformation and disinformation. The 2024 election faces potential threats from nation-state adversaries and sophisticated cyber-threat actors, and combating … Read more
March 21, 2024 at 04:54AM The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced sanctions against Russian nationals and their companies for cyber influence operations. They were accused of orchestrating disinformation campaigns targeting Europe and the U.S. under the name Doppelganger. This comes amidst legislative efforts to protect Americans’ sensitive data from foreign adversaries … Read more
March 19, 2024 at 08:19AM AI and analytics advancements will accelerate disinformation campaigns, necessitating society’s preparedness to combat falsehoods. The article outlines the 4-step AI-driven disinformation process: Reconnaissance analyzes social leverage, Content Creation employs AI for realistic false content, Amplification creates an army of fake personas, and Actualization refines tactics. Preparing for this reality and … Read more
February 21, 2024 at 01:15AM A recently discovered influence operation targeted Ukraine, using spam emails to spread war-related disinformation. Slovak cybersecurity company ESET linked the activity to Russia-aligned threat actors, uncovering spear-phishing campaigns and disinformation emails with PDF attachments. The campaign, named Operation Texonto, sent messages to Ukrainian government, energy companies, and individuals, while also … Read more