It has been observed that threat actors are using AI technology to conduct illicit operations on social media platforms.
These malicious actors employ several tactics and automated bots to achieve their nefarious goals, which can pose a serious threat to online security and privacy.
These AI-driven tactics enable the rapid dissemination of misleading narratives, contributing to the escalation of online misinformation campaigns.
Cybersecurity researchers at Insikt Group recently identified “Doppelgänger,” a Russia-linked influence network conducting a sophisticated operation.
The operators of this network employ advanced obfuscation techniques and potentially utilize generative AI to craft deceptive news articles, targeting audiences in the following countries via fake news sites and social media accounts:-
Insikt Group found a campaign hitting Ukraine, using many fake social media accounts for Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior (CIB).
They shared bogus articles mimicking Ukrainian news, spreading anti-Ukraine narratives on:-
Doppelgänger hit the US and Germany with fake copies of 6 legitimate news outlets’ in later campaigns.
For the US, it fueled divisions before the 2024 election, pushing anti-LGBTQ+ views, criticizing the military, and intensifying political separations over Ukraine.
In Germany, it targeted economic and social problems to deteriorate the trust in leadership and boost the nationalist emotions.
Doppelgänger aimed at the US with three fake news outlets:-
Here below, we have mentioned all the campaigns identified by the security analysts:-
Ongoing collaboration and public reporting are crucial to counter malicious influence. Media should vigilantly monitor brand abuse, issue takedowns, and boost online literacy.
Due to its continued evolution and use of AI, Doppelgänger’s exposed activities hint at lasting societal impacts, like corrupting trust and heightened polarization.
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