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The Journal among 200 outlets targeted by Russian disinformation about Olympics and US election
The campaign has sought to influence journalistic and fact-checking efforts on international events.
Since the start of the year, fact-checkers and journalists working for almost 200 outlets have been sent thousands of emails directing them to fake news stories promoted by anonymous X accounts and pro-Russian Telegram channels or sites. Those targeted include The Journal, The Guardian, BBC, The Daily Mail, Fox News, The New York Times, the Press Association, Der Spiegel, and the investigative website Bellingcat. “With over 71,000 emails received to a carefully curated list of contacts, the operation has used sophisticated tactics, including dynamic QR codes, anonymous inauthentic accounts on X (formerly Twitter), Telegram channels and a network of fake media websites, to spread disinformation.”
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