Russian Disinformation Campaigns Targeting U.S. Elections
Russia is spreading disinformation to damage President Joe Biden and Democrats in advance of the 2024 election, using online accounts and bots. Experts are concerned about interference through deepfake audio or video and hack and leak tactics. Russia's disinformation campaigns exploit divisions in American society, with potential threats to the 2024 election including hyper-personalized attacks. While software can detect deepfakes, it is often inaccurate. The Kremlin's tactics include spamming false emails and cyberattacks. U.S. officials emphasize that the biggest threat comes from within America's polarized society.