2024 US elections: China's Spamouflage op targets Republican Rep. Moore, spreading divisive rhetoric using fake accounts.

China's influence operation, Spamouflage, is targeting U.S. politics, particularly focusing on Republican Rep. Barry Moore amid the 2024 elections. The campaign has shifted to spreading divisive and antisemitic rhetoric, especially on social media, with activity increasing fivefold from last year. Utilizing fake accounts that resemble American citizens, China aims to sway numerous down-ballot races, capitalizing on political tensions and misinformation.

October 10, 2024
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