Israeli influence operation highlights global disinformation industry

An Israeli firm identified by Meta and OpenAI last week is an example of a burgeoning industry offering influence-for-hire services.

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Fake Tom Cruise warns of violence at Paris Olympics in pro-Russian info op

The influence campaign includes a phony Netflix documentary and seeks to undermine France and the International Olympic Committee.

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How an Iranian-linked influence campaign pivoted after Oct. 7 attack on Israel

The multi-phase campaign seeks to divide and undermine Israeli society, according to a new Recorded Future analysis.

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Iranian hackers impersonate journalists in social engineering campaign 

Members of a notorious Iranian hacking crew are using false personas to steal credentials and access victim cloud environments, per a new Mandiant report.

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