Inauthentic Activity in the Run-up to Election Day 2026
Cyabra’s final assessment of inauthentic activity across five 2026 US midterm races on X, Facebook and Instagram, with findings and a look ahead to 2028.
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Cyabra uncovered a meticulously coordinated fake campaign designed to promote DeepSeek, the new AI developed by a Chinese startup.
A coordinated network of 3,388 fake profiles strategically promoted DeepSeek, employing tactics that suggest potential involvement by the Chinese government. 44.7% of those fake profiles were created in 2024, aligning with the timing of DeepSeek’s launch.
Cyabra’s final assessment of inauthentic activity across five 2026 US midterm races on X, Facebook and Instagram, with findings and a look ahead to 2028.
Cyabra’s analysis of six competitive 2026 midterm races found coordinated inauthentic activity in every race, concentrated in candidates’ replies sections.
Sony's decision to phase out physical PlayStation discs activated a pre-organized movement, attracted coordinated inauthentic amplification, and generated over 100 million views before the brand had responded.