#Doppelganger

AI-Powered Fake News Campaign Targets Western Support for Ukraine and U.S. Elections

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November 29, 2024 at 09:00AM A Moscow-based firm, Social Design Agency, is linked to “Operation Undercut,” aimed at undermining Ukraine and Western support using AI-enhanced videos and fake news sites. This covert campaign targets U.S., European, and Ukrainian audiences, promoting anti-Ukraine sentiment and influencing narratives around the 2024 elections and geopolitical issues. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more

‘Operation Undercut’ Adds to Russia Malign Influence Campaigns

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November 27, 2024 at 01:45PM The Social Design Agency (SDA) is executing “Operation Undercut,” a campaign aimed at undermining support for Ukraine and influencing the US, Ukraine, and Europe regarding various geopolitical issues. Utilizing AI-generated videos and misinformation, it seeks to destabilize Western alliances while drawing attention to perceived inefficacies in Ukrainian leadership. ### Meeting … Read more

US cracks down on Russian disinformation before 2024 election

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September 4, 2024 at 04:25PM The FBI seized 32 web domains used by a Russian-linked influence operation targeting the American public ahead of the presidential election this year, part of a disinformation campaign. The meeting notes highlight that the FBI seized 32 web domains used by the Doppelgänger Russian-linked influence operation network in a disinformation … Read more

How Cybercriminals Will Sway 2024 US Elections, Or Try To

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December 27, 2023 at 09:07AM Foreign interference actors, including Doppelganger, are intensifying efforts to influence the 2024 US elections. The Russia-based Doppelganger group operates inauthentic news sites and social media accounts promoting divisive stories. Meta identified China, Russia, and Iran as primary sources of influence and misinformation campaigns. Despite efforts, Recorded Future found Doppelganger’s impact … Read more