Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting US election have begun
Russia is trying to influence the US elections, but not at the same rate as during the last vote, Microsoft said.A Russian group is also trying to hack think tanks and political figures.
The Russian embassy in Washington did not respond to a request for comment, but the Kremlin said last month it would not meddle in the November US election. It also dismissed US allegations that it orchestrated campaigns to sway the 2016 and 2020 US presidential elections. The most prolific of such Russian campaigns is linked to Russia's Presidential Administration, they added. Another one is aimed at posting disinformation online in various languages, with posts typically starting with an apparent whistleblower or citizen journalist posting content on a video channel. That content is then covered by a network of websites that include DC Weekly, Miami Chronical and The Intel Drop.
"Star Blizzard's current focus on US political figures and policy circles may be the first in a series of hacking campaigns meant to drive Kremlin outcomes headed into November."
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