German Election Interference: Fake Profiles Promoting AfD
Over 1,000 fake profiles artificially boosted support for the far-right party AfD, spreading hundreds of misleading posts, attacking political opponents, and amplifying pro-AfD narratives.
Cyabra's analysis of election discourse before Germany's federal elections uncovered over 1,000 fake profiles artificially boosting support for the far-right party AfD, spreading hundreds of misleading posts, attacking political opponents, and amplifying pro-AfD narratives.
47% of the fake profiles have been active for over a year, suggesting a well-orchestrated, long-term influence operation campaign designed to manipulate German public perception.
#elections, national security, Threat actors
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