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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February 28's "Economic Blackout Day" started as an organic movement, but was amplified by hundreds of fake profiles, and quickly transformed into an attack against major brands such as Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Amazon, posing a huge risk to brand reputation.
Content spread by fake profiles reached 5,328,000 views, merging seamlessly into authentic conversations and amplifying rage and mistrust.
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.