Coordinated Inauthentic Activity in the 2026 US Midterm Races
Cyabra’s analysis of six competitive 2026 midterm races found coordinated inauthentic activity in every race, concentrated in candidates’ replies sections.
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Cyabra’s analysis shows how JPMorgan’s institutional research on MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin exposure was rapidly reframed online into a hostile reputational narrative.
Following the publication of the note, MicroStrategy’s share price declined by approximately 40% within several weeks, coinciding with intensified criticism of JPMorgan across social platforms.
Cyabra found that 23% of the accounts driving the negative discourse were inauthentic – nearly three times the industry benchmark – generating an estimated potential reach of almost 3 million users.
The synchronized spikes between fake-profile activity and negative sentiment indicate coordinated amplification that escalated boycott calls and significantly increased reputational risk for the bank.
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.
Cyabra's analysis found a coordinated network of inauthentic accounts amplifying election fraud claims following a ballot paper shortage during South Korea's June 3 elections.