U.S. federal officials are warning that Russian actors are spreading disinformation designed to undermine the legitimacy of upcoming elections and may incite violence against officials.
Russia-linked influence actors are manufacturing videos and creating fake articles to instill fear in voters and suggest political violence among Americans, according to intelligence assessments.
The federal statement indicates that foreign disinformation campaigns pose serious risks to election integrity, with Russia being the most active threat in this domain.
Officials warn that as Election Day approaches, the likelihood of continued Russian efforts to disseminate fabricated content increases significantly, raising alarms over election security.
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