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Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters is photographed on Oct. 8, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

FBI flags false videos impersonating agency, claiming Democratic ballot fraud

The bureau said the videos and their underlying claims were not genuine, while a disinformation researcher linked the activity to the Russian group Doppelganger.

Nov 2, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson

A screenshot of a documentary featuring a fake Tom Cruise promoted as part of a Pro-Russian information operation. (Image via Microsoft)

Fake Tom Cruise warns of violence at Paris Olympics in pro-Russian info op

The influence campaign includes a phony Netflix documentary and seeks to undermine France and the International Olympic Committee.

Jun 3, 2024 By Tim Starks

A European flag with a message saying “use your vote” at the Brussels Pride event is pictured on May 18, 2024 in Brussels. (Photo by LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Russian influence op keeps trying but struggles to win hearts and minds

Meta researchers said the influence operation known as Doppelganger continues to target European elections and Ukraine policy with little impact.

May 29, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson