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Russian Center for Geopolitical Expertise Allegedly Used AI to Target U.S. Candidates with Disinformation in 2024 Election
2024-12-31
The Moscow-based Center for Geopolitical Expertise (CGE) allegedly used AI to produce and spread deepfakes and disinformation targeting U.S. political candidates during the 2024 general election, aiming to sway public opinion and disrupt the electoral process. On December 31, 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions against the CGE and its director, Valery Korovin, for their reported role in this interference.
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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.
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Purported Deepfake Video and Fake News Articles Allegedly Used to Impersonate Guernsey's Chief Minister in Investment Scam
2025-08-01
Scammers allegedly used AI-generated deepfake video, fabricated images, and fake local news articles to impersonate Guernsey Chief Minister Lindsay de Sausmarez and promote a non-existent investment scheme. Authorities reportedly warned that the materials falsely depict her endorsing the opportunity. Police advised residents to disregard the posts and avoid providing personal or financial information.
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AI-Themed Investment Scam Network Reportedly Used Keitaro Cloaking Across 15,500 Domains
2025-10-01
Researchers reported that threat actors abused Keitaro Tracker infrastructure to cloak and route AI-themed investment scams across about 15,500 domains. The campaigns allegedly used AI-trading claims, deepfake videos or imagery, generative AI-produced copy and visuals, spoofed news pages, and fraudulent trading platforms to target potential victims while hiding scam content from scanners and reviewers.
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