#RussianInterference

Romania Cancels Presidential Election Results After Alleged Russian Meddling on TikTok

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December 7, 2024 at 03:21AM Romania’s constitutional court annulled the presidential election’s first round due to Russian interference allegations, with the second round canceled. Călin Georgescu, the initial winner, called the ruling an “officialized coup.” The U.S. and EU are monitoring foreign influence on elections, particularly via TikTok, amid numerous cyber intrusion attempts. **Meeting Takeaways … 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

RT News Hosted Russian Cyber Spy Unit, US Says

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September 17, 2024 at 04:32PM RT News, based in the US, is accused by the Biden administration of being a Kremlin-backed propaganda machine. They charged two Russian nationals with funding the media company for election meddling. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned about RT’s espionage participation and equipment fundraising, with similar tactics being used … Read more

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

Russian-Linked Cybercampaigns put a Bull’s-Eye on France. Their Focus? The Olympics and Elections

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July 6, 2024 at 06:46PM Russian disinformation campaigns targeting France, directed from within Russia, have intensified leading up to France’s legislative elections and the Paris Olympics. Russian efforts have included fake recruitment drives, vandalism, and online disinformation. The campaigns aim to undermine French institutions, sow social discord, and erode faith in democratic governments, particularly boosting … Read more