US agencies expose new Russian-made fake election videos ahead of voting day

Intel agencies found two more election-related fake videos made by Russian actors on social media. The clips spread false info about illegal voting in Georgia and fake bribery claims against Democrats

November 1 2024 , 09:22 PM  •  404 views

US agencies expose new Russian-made fake election videos ahead of voting day

US security agencies found fresh evidence of foreign meddling in social-media: two fake videos traced back to Russian sources are trying to mess with the upcoming election

The first clip shows made-up stories about Haiti natives voting multiple times in Georgia counties (which never happened). Another video spreads false info about a Democratic candidate getting money from some show-biz person — its all fake according to the joint-statement from top US intel groups

The intelligence community confirms Russian actors created these deceptive materials

FBI‚ ODNI‚ and CISA joint statement

Just last week similar fake stuff popped up: a false video of someone tearing-up votes in Pennsylvania and another one with fake claims about Tim Walz supposedly hurting a student. Intel experts say Russia isnt working alone — China and Iran are also trying to cause trouble

The whole thing is part of a bigger plan to make Americans doubt their voting system: these countries use cyber-attacks and social-media tricks to spread doubt. Security folks say this wont stop when people start voting; these trouble-makers will keep pushing their fake news even as votes get counted