September 5, 2024 at 05:36AM The US government disclosed disrupting a significant Russian influence campaign dubbed Doppelganger, violating laws and targeting the 2024 US presidential election. It aimed to boost Donald Trump, sow division within the US, reduce support for Ukraine, and promote pro-Russian interests. Charges were filed against two Russian nationals, and sanctions imposed … Read more
July 16, 2024 at 06:30AM Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky is shutting down its US operations after the Commerce Department’s ban on selling its software in the country. The decision, effective July 20, 2024, is due to the company deeming US business opportunities no longer viable. It is laying off less than 50 US employees and … Read more
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
December 9, 2023 at 06:38AM A pro-Russia group recruited Hollywood actors through platforms like Cameo to create videos supporting a fake person named “Vladimir” and promoting false claims of Ukraine’s president having a substance addiction. These videos were shared on Russian social media to spread propaganda. Ongoing campaigns also spoof mainstream media reports to smear … Read more
November 30, 2023 at 09:42AM Meta eliminated two Chinese and one Russian influence campaigns from Facebook in Q3 2023, according to SecurityWeek’s report. Key Takeaway from Meeting: – During Q3 of 2023, Meta identified and eliminated three foreign influence operations on the Facebook platform. – Out of the three operations removed, two originated from China, … Read more