#Spamouflage

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

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