By Christopher Bing and Katie Paul
As the world's top investment manager, financial market's journalist, and SEO mastermind, I bring you groundbreaking research by intelligence company Graphika revealing a Chinese state-linked operation impersonating U.S. voters, denigrating politicians, and spreading divisive messages ahead of the upcoming presidential election in the United States.
This known campaign, dubbed "Spamouflage" or "Dragonbridge," has been active since 2017 but has intensified its activities as the election draws near. With thousands of accounts across various websites and platforms, this operation aims to infiltrate and influence U.S. political conversations.
Why should you care? Because Chinese influence operations are evolving, employing advanced deceptive tactics, and directly targeting sensitive societal divides in America. This could impact how you perceive political discourse and information online.
Analysis shows that Spamouflage does not favor a particular political party but rather amplifies existing criticisms of American society and government. By targeting genuine supporters of former President Donald Trump, this operation has gained traction and is now under investigation by the U.S. government.
Stay informed about these influence operations and be cautious of the information you consume online. Understanding these tactics can help you make more informed decisions and protect yourself from foreign interference.
