#ElectionInfluence

White House seizes 32 domains, issues criminal charges in massive election-meddling crackdown

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September 4, 2024 at 10:35PM The Biden administration seized 32 websites and charged two employees of a state-owned media outlet for a $10 million scheme to spread pro-Kremlin propaganda, aiming to counter Russia’s election influence. The operation, named Doppelgänger, involves phony social media accounts and fake news sites to impact American voters. Two Russians face … Read more

Spamouflage trolls pretend to be American patriots on X, TikTok ahead of US presidential election

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September 3, 2024 at 02:24PM Beijing-linked trolls, Spamouflage, resurface on X and TikTok, masquerading as frustrated US voters to influence the upcoming presidential election. They employ fake personas and AI-generated content to spread pro-China propaganda, with limited success in gaining authentic community traction. Despite recent takedowns, these accounts are expected to persist in amplifying American … Read more