Heightened Russia, China meddling in 2022 US midterm elections as compared to 2018, reveals declassified report
1 year, 3 months ago

Heightened Russia, China meddling in 2022 US midterm elections as compared to 2018, reveals declassified report

Firstpost  

Although no evidence pointed to a directive from foreign leaders for a comprehensive influence campaign akin to Russia’s actions in 2016, the report highlights an increased level of foreign activity compared to 2018 A recently disclosed intelligence report has revealed heightened attempts by China, Russia, and Iran to interfere in the 2022 US midterm elections compared to their involvement in the 2018 midterms, according to a report. According to The Hill, the intelligence report, produced in December 2022 and declassified last week, presents the assessments of the US intelligence community regarding foreign threats during the elections. Although no evidence pointed to a directive from foreign leaders for a comprehensive influence campaign akin to Russia’s actions in 2016, the report highlights an increased level of foreign activity compared to 2018. The IC observed a “diverse and growing group of foreign actors” engaging in such operations, emphasizing China’s greater willingness to conduct election influence activities.

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Beijing’s espionage campaign against the West
2 months, 1 week ago

Beijing’s espionage campaign against the West

Live Mint  

When a state- While leading America’s clandestine operations and diplomacy during the first Trump term, I got a front-row seat to these undercover activities. To protect America, the Trump administration must develop counterintelligence capacity and counterespionage efforts at a scale large enough to defend against the Chinese Communist Party’s threat. If U.S. firms must consent to technology transfers and party …

US imposes sanctions on groups in Russia, Iran for election interference
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US imposes sanctions on groups in Russia, Iran for election interference

India Today  

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on entities in Iran and Russia, accusing them of attempting to interfere in the 2024 US election. The US Treasury Department said in a statement the entities - a subsidiary of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and an organization affiliated with Russia's military intelligence agency - aimed to "stoke socio-political tensions and influence the …

US imposes sanctions on Russian and Iranian groups over disinformation targeting American voters
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US imposes sanctions on Russian and Iranian groups over disinformation targeting American voters

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — The United States has imposed sanctions on two groups linked to Iranian and Russian efforts to target American voters with disinformation ahead of this year's election. US imposes sanctions on Russian and Iranian groups over disinformation targeting American voters Treasury officials announced the sanctions Tuesday, alleging that the two organizations sought to stoke divisions among Americans before November's …

US imposes sanctions on Russian and Iranian groups over disinformation targeting American voters
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

US imposes sanctions on Russian and Iranian groups over disinformation targeting American voters

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States has imposed sanctions on two groups linked to Iranian and Russian efforts to target American voters with disinformation ahead of this year’s election. Authorities said the Russian group, the Moscow-based Center for Geopolitical Expertise, oversaw the creation, financing and dissemination of disinformation about American candidates, including deepfake videos created using artificial intelligence. Authorities say the …

The US Is Calling Out Foreign Influence Campaigns Faster Than Ever
55 years, 2 months ago

The US Is Calling Out Foreign Influence Campaigns Faster Than Ever

Wired  

Ahead of the the 2024 US elections, the US intelligence community and law enforcement were on high alert and ready to share information—both among agencies and publicly—as foreign malign influence operations emerged. Their research compares the impact of quickly naming and shaming foreign influence actors to other recent US elections in which government attribution was far less common. Repeated statements …

US Election 2024: US federal agencies warn about Russian disinformation campaigns, Iran’s role in election interference
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US Election 2024: US federal agencies warn about Russian disinformation campaigns, Iran’s role in election interference

Live Mint  

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a joint statement on November 4 on the eve of elections, alerting the public to ongoing foreign influence operations, particularly by Russian actors, aimed at undermining confidence in the US electoral process. Since the agencies' last update on Friday, …

Foreign Actors Manufacturing Videos and Spreading Fake News to Undermine US Election Integrity
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Foreign Actors Manufacturing Videos and Spreading Fake News to Undermine US Election Integrity

India Today  

US agencies have debunked two new examples of Russian election disinformation in the lead-up to Election Day. The first article claimed that US officials across presidential swing states were orchestrating a plan to commit fraud, while the second video falsely depicted an interview with an individual claiming election fraud in Arizona. These efforts pose a significant threat to the legitimacy …

Foreign Influence Campaigns Targeting U.S. Voters: A Growing Threat
Trending News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Foreign Influence Campaigns Targeting U.S. Voters: A Growing Threat

The Hindu  

Federal agencies issue a joint statement highlighting Russian election disinformation campaigns targeting U.S. voters. The statement points to two recent examples of Russian election disinformation, including a video falsely depicting an interview with an individual claiming election fraud in Arizona and a false article falsely claiming that U.S. officials across presidential swing states were orchestrating a plan to commit fraud.

Foreign Influence Campaigns Targeting US Voters: Russia and Iran Ramp Up Efforts
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Foreign Influence Campaigns Targeting US Voters: Russia and Iran Ramp Up Efforts

Associated Press  

Federal agencies are issuing a joint statement to debunk two new examples of Russian election disinformation on the eve of Election Day. The statement points to a recent article posted by Russian actors falsely claiming that U.S. officials across presidential swing states were orchestrating a plan to commit fraud, and a video that falsely depicted an interview with an individual …

Microsoft Warns Foreign Disinformation Is Hitting the US Election From All Directions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Microsoft Warns Foreign Disinformation Is Hitting the US Election From All Directions

Wired  

As November 5 draws closer, the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center warned on Wednesday that malicious foreign influence operations launched by Russia, China, and Iran against the US presidential election are continuing to evolve and should not be ignored even though they have come to feel inevitable. “As MTAC observed during the 2020 presidential cycle, foreign adversaries will amplify claims of …

Foreign Adversaries Targeting Congressional Races with Disinformation in 2024 Election
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Foreign Adversaries Targeting Congressional Races with Disinformation in 2024 Election

Associated Press  

Foreign governments are targeting congressional races with disinformation in an effort to influence the outcome of the upcoming election. Russia and China have launched influence operations designed to help or hurt candidates in specific congressional races, while other smaller nations may also be trying their own influence operations. The threat of foreign adversaries using disinformation to influence the outcome of …

How the CIA is using viral recruitment videos to reach spies in China, North Korea and Iran
5 months, 2 weeks ago

How the CIA is using viral recruitment videos to reach spies in China, North Korea and Iran

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US Central Intelligence Agency …

The FBI says Iran tried to send hacked files to Democrats. It’s another sign of foreign meddling
6 months ago

The FBI says Iran tried to send hacked files to Democrats. It’s another sign of foreign meddling

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — When the FBI said this week that Iran had tried to provide Democrats with material stolen from Donald Trump’s campaign, it was only the latest allegation of foreign interference with the U.S. election. The FBI said a few people connected to Biden’s reelection effort received unsolicited emails in late June and early July, before he dropped out of …

Iranian, Russian and Chinese hackers are targeting the upcoming US election at an ever increasing pace
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Iranian, Russian and Chinese hackers are targeting the upcoming US election at an ever increasing pace

ABC  

As the 2024 US presidential election creeps ever closer, hackers in Iran, Russia and China are stepping up their efforts to interfere in the outcome. 'The destabilisation of the United States' Iranian actors believe this year's election to be "particularly consequential" in terms of their potential impact, according to the intelligence community. Iranian activity has driven a recent uptick in …

Russian backs Trump and Iran supports Harris in efforts to influence the election, US intelligence says
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian backs Trump and Iran supports Harris in efforts to influence the election, US intelligence says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In an alert sent out on Monday, the Office of the Director of National …

Intelligence officials reveal primary threat to U.S. 2024 elections: report
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Intelligence officials reveal primary threat to U.S. 2024 elections: report

Raw Story  

The United States will once again have to combat Russian election interference in the form of propaganda supporting Donald Trump’s presidential run, according to a report from NBC. An unnamed source described as an intelligence official told NBC that the Kremlin will likely proliferate a pro-Trump propaganda campaign in an attempt to sway the election away from the Democratic nominee. …

Iran encourages Gaza war protests in US to stoke outrage and distrust, intelligence chief says
8 months, 1 week ago

Iran encourages Gaza war protests in US to stoke outrage and distrust, intelligence chief says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Iranian government is covertly encouraging American protests over Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza in a bid to stoke outrage ahead of the fall election, the nation’s top intelligence official said Tuesday. This effort noted by the top U.S. intelligence official is the latest evidence that America’s adversaries are harnessing the internet to warp domestic debates and …

Russia prefers Trump as election winner: US intelligence
8 months, 1 week ago

Russia prefers Trump as election winner: US intelligence

Firstpost  

The official said the United States has not monitored plans by any country to ”degrade or disrupt” the ability of the U.S. to hold the 2024 elections. The United States has not seen a shift from previous US elections in Russia’s preference for the winner of the 2024 presidential vote, a U.S. intelligence official said on Tuesday, indicating that Moscow …

The US Election Threats Are Clear. What to Do About Them Is Anything But
55 years, 2 months ago

The US Election Threats Are Clear. What to Do About Them Is Anything But

Wired  

On Wednesday, members of the US Senate Intelligence Committee questioned senior national security officials on how they plan to respond to attacks on voting infrastructure and attempts to influence the election using deepfakes, generative AI, and misinformation. In a wide-ranging session, director of national intelligence Avril Haines, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency director Jen Easterly, and FBI executive assistant director …

Now armed with AI, America’s adversaries will try to influence election, security officials warn
10 months ago

Now armed with AI, America’s adversaries will try to influence election, security officials warn

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — America’s foreign adversaries will again seek to influence the upcoming U.S. elections, top security officials warned members of the Senate Wednesday, harnessing the latest innovations in artificial intelligence to spread online disinformation, mislead voters and undermine trust in democracy. But the U.S. has greatly improved its ability to safeguard election security and identify and combat foreign disinformation campaigns …

U.S. elections face more threats from foreign actors and artificial intelligence
10 months, 1 week ago

U.S. elections face more threats from foreign actors and artificial intelligence

NPR  

U.S. elections face more threats from foreign actors and artificial intelligence Enlarge this image toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images Win McNamee/Getty Images U.S. elections face more threats than ever from foreign actors, enabled by rapid developments in artificial intelligence, the country's top intelligence official told lawmakers on Wednesday. Federal, state and local officials charged with protecting voting integrity face a …

FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections
10 months, 1 week ago

FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI is concerned that foreign adversaries could deploy artificial intelligence as a means to interfere in American elections and spread disinformation, a senior official said Thursday, describing the technology as an area “that’s probably going to see growth over the coming years.” The threat is more than theoretical given the prevalence of AI deepfakes and robocalls and …

China interfered in last two Canadian elections in 2019 and 2021: Intelligence agency
11 months, 1 week ago

China interfered in last two Canadian elections in 2019 and 2021: Intelligence agency

India TV News  

Ottawa: Canada's domestic spy agency concluded that China interfered in the last two elections, an official probe heard on Monday, marking the firmest evidence so far of suspected Chinese meddling in Canadian politics. Canada identified India as a 'potential threat' In February, a report by Global News stated that India was identified as a 'potential threat' to Canada's democratic processes, …

Beijing slams Washington for spreading false info
1 year ago

Beijing slams Washington for spreading false info

China Daily  

By ZHOU JIN | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-03-21 10:00 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian made the remarks after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken cited a US State Department report released last year as saying the Chinese government has invested billions of dollars to spread propaganda and twist the global information …

Top Boss of US Intelligence claims China used TikTok to influence US voters
1 year ago

Top Boss of US Intelligence claims China used TikTok to influence US voters

Firstpost  

ODNi or the Office of the Director of National Intelligence claims that China or Chinese citizens have been using TikTok not just interfere with the presidential elections, but to also transform public opinion on China’s aggression. Image Credit: Reuters The American intelligence community has issued a warning stating that China’s government utilised the popular video-sharing platform TikTok to influence recent …

The US is bracing for complex, fast-moving threats to elections this year, FBI director warns
1 year ago

The US is bracing for complex, fast-moving threats to elections this year, FBI director warns

Associated Press  

McLEAN, VA. — The United States expects to face fast-moving threats to American elections this year as artificial intelligence and other technological advances have made interference and meddling easier than before, FBI Director Christopher Wray said Thursday. “But this election cycle, the U.S. will face more adversaries, moving at a faster pace, and enabled by new technology.” Wray singled out …

U.S. is bracing for complex, fast-moving foreign threats to elections, FBI director warns
1 year ago

U.S. is bracing for complex, fast-moving foreign threats to elections, FBI director warns

LA Times  

The United States expects to face fast-moving threats to its elections this year as artificial intelligence and other technological advances have made interference and meddling easier than before, FBI Director Christopher A. Wray said Thursday. “But this election cycle, the U.S. will face more adversaries, moving at a faster pace, and enabled by new technology.” Wray singled out advances in …

China, Russia, Iran and Cuba all tried meddling in 2022 US congressional elections, declassified dossiers show
1 year, 3 months ago

China, Russia, Iran and Cuba all tried meddling in 2022 US congressional elections, declassified dossiers show

Daily Mail  

The assessment noted Russia pushed the message that 'Democrats were stealing the elections' in an effort to undermine the democratic process The intelligence community found strong evidence that China 'approved efforts to try to influence a handful of midterm races' A declassified intelligence report found foreign countries stepped up their efforts to interfere in the 2022 midterms compared to 2018 …

2022 federal elections in the US not tainted by foreign interference, officials say
1 year, 3 months ago

2022 federal elections in the US not tainted by foreign interference, officials say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Foreign hackers did not change vote totals or otherwise compromise the integrity of federal elections last year in the United States, according to a declassified U.S. government report made public Monday. “We have no evidence that any detected activity prevented voting, changed votes, or disrupted the ability to tally votes or to transmit election results in a timely …

2022 federal elections in the US not tainted by foreign interference, officials say
1 year, 3 months ago

2022 federal elections in the US not tainted by foreign interference, officials say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Foreign hackers did not change …

US warns of a Russian effort to sow doubt over the election outcomes in democracies around the globe
1 year, 5 months ago

US warns of a Russian effort to sow doubt over the election outcomes in democracies around the globe

Associated Press  

The U.S. is warning nearly 100 countries that Russian intelligence is opening a new front in its efforts to destabilize democracies by amplifying doubts about the legitimacy of vote-counting and elections, senior government officials said Friday. Russia appears encouraged by its success in amplifying the lies by former President Donald Trump and his supporters during and after the 2020 presidential …

As Beijing’s intelligence capabilities grow, spying becomes an increasing flashpoint in US-China ties
1 year, 9 months ago

As Beijing’s intelligence capabilities grow, spying becomes an increasing flashpoint in US-China ties

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — For the second time this year, concerns of Chinese spying on the United States have cast a shadow over a planned visit to China by the US’ top diplomat as the two superpowers try to improve fractured ties while keeping a watchful eye on each other. “It’s fair to say that we’ve been spying on each …

Leaked Pentagon documents provide snapshot of US intelligence officials watching China
1 year, 11 months ago

Leaked Pentagon documents provide snapshot of US intelligence officials watching China

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — A set of highly classified Pentagon documents that leaked online in recent weeks in an apparent major security breach reveal American intelligence gathering on its key partners, adversaries and competitors – including China. An entry in one document says that China could use Ukrainian strikes on targets deep inside Russia “as an opportunity to cast NATO …

India-China ties to stay strained over next year, warns US intel report
2 years ago

India-China ties to stay strained over next year, warns US intel report

Hindustan Times  

Washington: Declaring that China, a “near peer level competitor” of America, has the capability to alter the rules-based order in every sector and across multiple regions, a US intelligence report, released on Wednesday, concluded that ties between India and China will remain “strained” over the next year and the persistent low-level friction at their shared border has the potential to …

Pro-China influence campaign targeting US midterms: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

Pro-China influence campaign targeting US midterms: Report

Al Jazeera  

A pro-China online influence campaign is seeking to discredit the United States’ democracy and discourage citizens from voting in the upcoming midterm elections, according to cybersecurity researchers. The influence campaign, dubbed DRAGONBRIDGE, aims to “sow division both between the US and its allies and within the US political system itself”, including by casting doubt on the effectiveness of voting, US …

US warns about foreign efforts to sway American voters
2 years, 5 months ago

US warns about foreign efforts to sway American voters

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal officials are warning ahead of the November midterms that Russia is working to amplify doubts about the integrity of U.S. elections while China is interested in undermining American politicians it sees as threats to Beijing’s interests. An unclassified intelligence advisory, newly obtained by The Associated Press, says China is probably seeking to influence select races to “hinder …

One year after Afghanistan, spy agencies pivot toward China
2 years, 7 months ago

One year after Afghanistan, spy agencies pivot toward China

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In a recent closed-door meeting with leaders of the agency’s counterterrorism center, the CIA’s No. the way China can.” CIA spokesperson Tammy Thorp noted that terrorism “remains a very real challenge.” “Even as crises such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and strategic challenges such as that posed by the People’s Republic of China demand our attention, CIA will …

One year after Afghanistan, spy agencies pivot toward China
2 years, 7 months ago

One year after Afghanistan, spy agencies pivot toward China

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. the way China can.” CIA spokesperson Tammy Thorp noted …

‘Scapegoating China’: Beijing denounces US report on COVID origin
3 years, 6 months ago

‘Scapegoating China’: Beijing denounces US report on COVID origin

Al Jazeera  

Beijing says the US intelligence community report is based on the presumption of guilt on the part of China and is ‘political manipulation’. China has accused the United States intelligence community of “political manipulation” after a report accused Beijing of withholding key information about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. US President Joe Biden said on Friday that China was …

New intel reports indicate fresh efforts by Russia to interfere in 2022 election
3 years, 7 months ago

New intel reports indicate fresh efforts by Russia to interfere in 2022 election

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Biden administration is receiving regular intelligence reports indicating Russian efforts to interfere in US elections are evolving and ongoing, current and former officials say, and in fact, never stopped, despite President Joe Biden’s warnings to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the summer and a new round of sanctions imposed in the spring. “It never really stopped, …

US to create center targeting foreign election interference
3 years, 10 months ago

US to create center targeting foreign election interference

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Monday that it will establish a new center responding to what the U.S. intelligence community has assessed as attempts by Russia and other adversaries to interfere with American elections. The Foreign Malign Influence Center will be housed in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which coordinates information sharing among U.S. spy agencies. …

Intelligence on Russian hand in US election was clear; it was not always presented that way
4 years ago

Intelligence on Russian hand in US election was clear; it was not always presented that way

Firstpost  

Washington: Representative Jason Crow listened during a classified briefing last summer while a top intelligence official said that Russia was hurting Joe Biden’s campaign to help then-president Donald Trump. “We’re so polarised,” Evanina said, “we’re going to be even more susceptible for this kind of activity moving forward.” Former Trump administration officials defended their public assessments of the intelligence. “The …

US: Putin approved operations to help Trump against Biden
4 years ago

US: Putin approved operations to help Trump against Biden

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized influence operations to help Donald …

Russian-backed ‘influence’ operations laundered anti-Biden narratives through Trump officials and US media, intel report says
4 years ago

Russian-backed ‘influence’ operations laundered anti-Biden narratives through Trump officials and US media, intel report says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A network of online influence actors also sought to “affect US public perceptions of …

Russia calls US intel report on election meddling ‘baseless’
4 years ago

Russia calls US intel report on election meddling ‘baseless’

Al Jazeera  

The report directly linked President Vladimir Putin to attempts to swing the US election in Donald Trump’s favour. Russia has called United States intelligence findings that President Vladimir Putin had likely directed efforts to try to swing the 2020 presidential election towards Donald Trump as “baseless”. The report said Moscow sought to “push influence narratives” that included misleading or unsubstantiated …

US report says Russia tried to influence 2020 election
4 years ago

US report says Russia tried to influence 2020 election

Al Jazeera  

US intelligence agencies also found attempts by Iran, Venezuela and Hezbollah to meddle in the presidential election. Russia’s government tried to seed the 2020 US presidential campaign with “misleading or unsubstantiated allegations” against then-candidate Joe Biden through allies of former President Trump and his administration, US intelligence officials have said. US intelligence agencies found other attempts to sway voters, including …

Putin approved operations to help Trump in election against Biden, intelligence report says
4 years ago

Putin approved operations to help Trump in election against Biden, intelligence report says

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized influence operations to help then-President Trump in November’s presidential election, according to a declassified intelligence assessment that found broad efforts by the Kremlin and Iran to shape the outcome of the race, but ultimately no evidence that any foreign actor changed votes or otherwise disrupted the voting process. Despite those threats, though, intelligence officials found …

Iran and Russia have attempted to influence the U.S. election, officials say
4 years, 5 months ago

Iran and Russia have attempted to influence the U.S. election, officials say

LA Times  

Iran and Russia have obtained voter registration information and are sending disinformation to Americans ahead of election day, the leaders of U.S. intelligence agencies including the FBI warned on Wednesday night. John Ratcliffe, the national intelligence director, said Iran and Russia want to “cause confusion, sow chaos and undermine your confidence in American democracy.” “These actions are desperate attempts by …

National security advisor: Russia must stay out of election
4 years, 5 months ago

National security advisor: Russia must stay out of election

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy White House national security adviser Robert O’Brien said Tuesday the …

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