“Today’s announcements, along with the regular public briefings by the US intelligence community about ongoing malign influence efforts ahead of the election, show that the United States is on alert and building resilience.” - Graham Brookie, DFRLab

Russian-backed influence campaigns continue to target democracies, using fake media sites and disinformation to spread Moscow’s narrative. The #DOJannouncement highlights the need for greater transparency and oversight on social media, as Russia’s content reached 16M+ views across platforms.