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Incident 97113 Report
Iranian Hacker Group Cotton Sandstorm Reportedly Integrating AI into Cyber Influence Operations

2023-05-02

The Iranian state-sponsored group Cotton Sandstorm, linked to the IRGC, has integrated generative AI into cyber influence operations. In December 2023, it launched Operation “For Humanity," using AI-crafted messaging to hijack a U.S.-based IPTV streaming service with propaganda about the Israel-Hamas conflict. The group also engages in election-related reconnaissance, which suggests they used AI-enhanced influence efforts ahead of the 2024 U.S. election.

Incident 4032 Report
Gmail’s Inbox Sorting System Reportedly Reduced Visibility of Political Emails and Campaign Calls-to-Action

2018-01-15

Google's Gmail inbox sorting algorithm for political emails was reported by presidential candidates, nonprofits, and advocacy groups for having negative impact on call-to-actions, allegedly suppressing donations and impeding political actions.

Incident 15571 Report
Former New York City Council Candidate Jonathan Rinaldi Allegedly Used AI to Create False Endorsements and Fabricated News Reports

2025-01-17

Queens prosecutors alleged that former City Council candidate Jonathan Rinaldi used AI during his 2025 campaign to manufacture the appearance of political support through posts made to resemble authentic endorsements and news coverage. The material reportedly attributed backing to public figures and institutions that had not provided it and falsely claimed that opponent Lynn Schulman had withdrawn. Rinaldi was charged with forgery and possession of forged instruments.

Incident 15571 Report
Former New York City Council Candidate Jonathan Rinaldi Allegedly Used AI to Create False Endorsements and Fabricated News Reports

2025-01-17

political candidates

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Incident 97113 ReportIranian Hacker Group Cotton Sandstorm Reportedly Integrating AI into Cyber Influence Operations

Incident 4032 ReportGmail’s Inbox Sorting System Reportedly Reduced Visibility of Political Emails and Campaign Calls-to-Action

Incident 15571 ReportFormer New York City Council Candidate Jonathan Rinaldi Allegedly Used AI to Create False Endorsements and Fabricated News Reports

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Incident 15571 ReportFormer New York City Council Candidate Jonathan Rinaldi Allegedly Used AI to Create False Endorsements and Fabricated News Reports

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Google

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political organizations

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Gmail

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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

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Government of Iran

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Cotton Sandstorm

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General public of the United States

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American voters

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Voicemod

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Unknown generative AI tools

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Remini AI Photo Enhancer

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Murf AI

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IPTV streaming service

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Election-related websites

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Appy Pie

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political campaigns

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Jonathan Rinaldi

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OpenAI

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Face-swapping technology developers

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Deepfake technology developers

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Voters in New York City Council District 29

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Voters in New York

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The Amsterdam News

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Robert Holden

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Queens Jewish Alliance

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Incident 97113 Report
Iranian Hacker Group Cotton Sandstorm Reportedly Integrating AI into Cyber Influence Operations

Incident 4032 Report
Gmail’s Inbox Sorting System Reportedly Reduced Visibility of Political Emails and Campaign Calls-to-Action

Incident 15571 Report
Former New York City Council Candidate Jonathan Rinaldi Allegedly Used AI to Create False Endorsements and Fabricated News Reports

Incident 15571 Report
Former New York City Council Candidate Jonathan Rinaldi Allegedly Used AI to Create False Endorsements and Fabricated News Reports

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