Google recently disclosed its actions against coordinated influence operations linked to China, Indonesia, Russia, and other entities. It removed numerous YouTube channels and Blogger blogs associated with these operations, targeting various geopolitical issues and political figures. The company’s efforts also extended to terminating accounts involved in disseminating content supportive of certain political parties in Indonesia.
Moreover, Google identified and dismantled a network originating from a Russian consulting firm, which aimed to portray Russia favorably while disparaging Ukraine and the West. Additionally, it took action against accounts and domains producing content in English and Norwegian on lifestyle topics, signaling a broad spectrum of targets.
Meanwhile, Meta uncovered an influence operation originating from Tel Aviv, targeting users in the U.S. and Canada during the Israel-Hamas conflict. This covert campaign utilized social media platforms to propagate messaging related to the conflict and other geopolitical narratives. Furthermore, Microsoft warned of escalating disinformation campaigns surrounding the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, highlighting the heightened cyber threats faced by the event.
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