#FakeNews

Google blocked 1,000-plus pro-China fake news websites from its search results

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November 25, 2024 at 01:37AM Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has blocked a network of China-linked firms, termed “Glassbridge,” which created fake news websites promoting pro-China narratives. This operation involved multiple entities, including Shanghai Haixun Technology, and utilized digital PR tactics for plausible deniability. Over 1,000 deceptive sites have been removed since 2022. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. … Read more

US warns of last-minute Iranian and Russian election influence ops

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November 5, 2024 at 11:23AM The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency warns of last-minute influence operations by Iranian and Russian actors aimed at undermining trust in the upcoming presidential election. These include spreading false information and fabricated media targeting swing states, as well as impersonating the FBI in misleading videos. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Threat … Read more

Putin’s pro-Trump trolls accuse Harris of poaching rhinos

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October 24, 2024 at 09:36PM Russian, Iranian, and Chinese troll efforts to spread disinformation ahead of the November 5 US election are increasing, with each pursuing different objectives. Microsoft warns of AI-assisted campaigns targeting election integrity, while specific groups, including Iran’s Cotton Sandstorm, are involved in spying and fake news dissemination against candidates. **Meeting Takeaways:** … Read more

Russian Trolls Pose as Reputable Media to Sow US Election Chaos

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October 23, 2024 at 04:13PM In the lead-up to the 2024 US election, Russian state-backed actors are flooding the media with disinformation to sway public opinion, focusing on vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. This campaign, dubbed Operation Overload, uses fake news sites and AI-generated content to exploit societal divisions and undermine trust in democracy. **Meeting … Read more

China’s Spamouflage cranks up trolling of US Senator Rubio as election day looms

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October 21, 2024 at 06:35PM China’s Spamouflage disinformation group is targeting U.S. Senator Marco Rubio with fake news campaigns, particularly on social media. Research indicates this has been ongoing since 2022, escalating ahead of the 2024 election. The group aims to undermine critics of China, raising concerns about the larger implications for American democracy. ### … Read more

Putin really wants Trump back in the White House

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September 18, 2024 at 03:42PM Russian actors, including groups aligned with the Kremlin, are reportedly focused on spreading disinformation to discredit Vice President Kamala Harris and influence the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election. This includes fake videos and conspiracy theories aimed at creating controversy and political divides, as well as efforts to support … 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

OpenAI kills Iranian accounts using ChatGPT to write US election disinfo

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August 19, 2024 at 04:20PM OpenAI banned Iranian-linked ChatGPT accounts for spreading fake news on US presidential campaign, using long-form articles and social comments on Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. OpenAI identified 12 accounts on X and one on Instagram involved in this covert influence operation. Storm-2035 was attributed to the phony posts, … Read more

Russia Aims Cyber Operations at Summer Olympics

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June 3, 2024 at 05:01PM Russian state-aligned threat actors Storm-1679 and Storm-1099 have conducted a year-long online influence campaign against the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. Using fake news, doctored images, and AI-aided videos, their goal seems to undermine the International Olympic Committee’s reputation and stoke fears of violence at the Summer Games. Concerns about potential … Read more

Russia takes gold for disinformation as Olympics approach

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June 3, 2024 at 10:50AM Russia is conducting a multifaceted disinformation campaign against the upcoming Olympic Games and France, intensifying as the opening ceremony approaches. Microsoft has identified Russia-affiliated cyber groups engaging in various tactics, including deepfakes of Tom Cruise and fake news articles. These groups are also targeting French citizens and attempting to undermine … Read more