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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Ahead of Australia’s federal election, scheduled for May 3, 2025, Cyabra analyzed discourse across social media and identified that 17% of the profiles engaged in election-related conversations on X were fake, playing a central role in shaping political narratives. Coordinated attacks targeted both the ALP and the Liberal–National Coalition.
The overwhelming presence and influence of these fake accounts point to a deliberate attempt to distort public opinion, drown out authentic voices, and sway voters.
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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