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The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a joint statement Monday warning of escalating foreign influence operations aimed at destroying confidence in undermine the US. upcoming US elections.
The agencies highlighted Russia as the most active threat, with influence actors spreading fake videos and fabricated news to sow division and distrust in the electoral process. “Since our statement on Friday, the IC has conducted surveillance of foreign adversaries, particularly Russia, and conducted additional influence operations designed to undermine public confidence in the integrity of U.S. elections and foment division among Americans,” he said. the agencies. “The IC expects that these activities will intensify on Election Day and in the coming weeks, and that narratives of foreign influence will focus on swing states.”
The statement details recent tactics attributed to Russian influence actors, including a fake video falsely depicting Haitians voting illegally in Georgiaand an alleged false report of election fraud in Arizona. Arizona’s Secretary of State has dismissed these claims as false.
In the meantime, a social media influencer revealed to CNN that he had been paid $100 to post Russian propaganda online.
According to the intelligence community, Russian influence operatives have crafted and amplified content alleging that U.S. officials in swing states are plotting election fraud. In addition, they have spread claims of ballot tampering abroad and voter roll manipulation in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris.
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The agencies also warned that Russia’s efforts could incite violence, including possible violence against election officials. “We expect that Russian actors will release additional fabricated content with these themes during Election Day and in the days and weeks after the polls close.”
The statement further noted Iran’s ongoing influence activities, including alleged cyber actions aimed at compromising former President Donald Trump’s campaign. According to the agencies, Iranian actors may continue to create fake media to suppress sentiment or provoke unrest, focusing mainly on figures linked to the 2020 death of IRGC-QF commander Qasem Soleimani.
In response, CISA has recommended that voters seek information only from trusted and official sources, especially state and local election offices, to protect against foreign disinformation. The FBI and CISA also urged campaigns and election stakeholders to report any suspicious activity or cyber incidents. To report suspicious activity, interested parties can contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or report cyber incidents through CISA’s hotline at 1-844-Say-CISA.