Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Russia has helped amplify and spread false and misleading internet claims about recent hurricanes in the United...
David Klepper, The Associated Press
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Russia and Iran may fuel violent post-election protests in the US, intelligence officials warn
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Russia and Iran may try to encourage violent protests in the U.S. after next month's election, senior...
Russia is behind viral disinformation targeting Walz, intelligence official says
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Groups in Russia created and helped spread viral disinformation targeting Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, a...
Cyber criminals are increasingly helping Russia and China target the US and allies, Microsoft says
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Russia, China and Iran are increasingly relying on criminal networks to lead cyberespionage and hacking operations against...
Intelligence officials say US adversaries are targeting congressional races with disinformation
WASHINGTON (AP) -- It's not just the presidential election: Foreign governments are targeting House and Senate races around the country...
For US adversaries, Election Day won't mean the end to efforts to influence Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Soon, the ballots will be cast, the polls will close and a campaign marked by assassination attempts...
After the deluge, the lies: Misinformation and hoaxes about Helene cloud the recovery
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The facts emerging from Hurricane Helene's destruction are heartrending: Businesses and homes destroyed, whole communities nearly wiped...
The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A hacking group tied to Russian intelligence tried to worm its way into the systems of dozens...
Intelligence officials have briefed the Trump campaign on Iranian threats. A look at what's known
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. intelligence officials said Wednesday that they briefed Donald Trump's campaign on Iranian threats against the Republican...
Intelligence officials brief Trump campaign on Iranian threats but offer no details on any new plot
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. intelligence officials confirmed Wednesday that they briefed Donald Trump's campaign on Iranian threats against the Republican...
American company, Russian propaganda: New Kremlin tactic reveals escalating effort to sway US vote
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Russia has long sought to inject disinformation into U.S. political discourse. Now, it's got a new angle...
China-linked 'Spamouflage' network mimics Americans online to sway US political debate
WASHINGTON (AP) -- When he first emerged on social media, the user known as Harlan claimed to be a New...
'Chaos agent': Suspected Trump hack comes as Iran flexes digital muscles ahead of US election
WASHINGTON (AP) -- With less than three months before the U.S. election, Iran is intensifying its efforts to meddle in...
Trump's tale of a harrowing helicopter ride and emergency landing? Didn't happen, Willie Brown says
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former President Donald Trump mixed up two prominent politicians from California when he told a harrowing tale...
'One screen, two movies': Conflicting conspiracy theories emerge from the Trump rally shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A former president is wounded in a shooting, the gunman quickly neutralized, and all of it is...
'One screen, two movies': Conflicting conspiracy theories emerge from Trump shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A former president is shot, the gunman quickly neutralized, and all of it is caught on camera...
Political ads on social media rife with misinformation and scams, new research finds
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The online advertisement to Donald Trump supporters was clear enough: Click here, and receive a free Trump...
Presidential election a prime target for foreign disinformation, intelligence officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. officials who track disinformation campaigns say they have issued more warnings to political candidates, government leaders...
Intelligence chairman says US may be less prepared for election threats than it was four years ago
WASHINGTON (AP) -- With only five months before voters head to the polls, the U.S. may be more vulnerable to...