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DAVID KLEPPER

DAVID KLEPPER

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Crime|News|US

'One screen, two movies': Conflicting conspiracy theories emerge from the Trump rally shooting

Two very different conspiracy theories are spreading in the days following former President Donald Trump's attempted assassination at a Pennsylvania rally

'One screen, two movies': Conflicting conspiracy theories emerge from the Trump rally shooting
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

FACT FOCUS: A look at false claims around Kamala Harris and her campaign for the White House

Multiple false claims and conspiracy theories have surfaced since Vice President Kamala Harris announced her plans to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee for the White House

FACT FOCUS: A look at false claims around Kamala Harris and her campaign for the White House
Election|News|Technology|US

Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say

Top U.S. intelligence officials say Russia, China and Iran are continuing to target voters in the U.S. with disinformation and propaganda related to the upcoming presidential election

Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say
Crime|Europe|News|Sports|Technology|World

Russian disinformation slams Paris and amplifies Khelif debate to undermine the Olympics

Groups linked to Russia’s government are using online disinformation to spread false information about the 2024 Olympics and portraying Paris as a crime-ridden cesspool

Russian disinformation slams Paris and amplifies Khelif debate to undermine the Olympics
Celebrity|News|US

Trump's tale of a harrowing helicopter ride and emergency landing? Didn't happen, Willie Brown says

Donald Trump has shared a harrowing story about almost crashing in a helicopter he was riding in with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown

Trump's tale of a harrowing helicopter ride and emergency landing? Didn't happen, Willie Brown says
Election|News|Technology|US

'Chaos agent': Suspected Trump hack comes as Iran flexes digital muscles ahead of US election

The suspected hack of Donald Trump's campaign is the latest indication that foreign adversaries looking to meddle in the election are quickening their pace ahead of November

'Chaos agent': Suspected Trump hack comes as Iran flexes digital muscles ahead of US election
Election|News|Political|Technology|US

Iranian hackers targeted WhatsApp accounts of staffers in Biden, Trump administrations, Meta says

The same Iranian hacking group believed to have targeted both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns have tried to go after the WhatsApp accounts of staffers in the administrations of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump

Iranian hackers targeted WhatsApp accounts of staffers in Biden, Trump administrations, Meta says
News|Political|Technology|World

How lessons learned from the 2016 campaign led US officials to be more open about Iran hack

When the Russian government hacked into Hillary Clinton's campaign emails and leaked them to the press in 2016, intelligence officials agonized for weeks about the correct response

How lessons learned from the 2016 campaign led US officials to be more open about Iran hack
Election|Political|US|World

China-linked 'Spamouflage' network mimics Americans online to sway US political debate

As voters prepare to cast their ballots in the November election, U.S. adversaries like China are making their own plans

China-linked 'Spamouflage' network mimics Americans online to sway US political debate
Crime|Election|Political|Technology|US|World

With charges and sanctions, US takes aim at Russian disinformation ahead of November election

The Biden administration has announced criminal charges, the seizure of internet domains and sanctions related to Russian disinformation efforts to influence the U.S. presidential election

With charges and sanctions, US takes aim at Russian disinformation ahead of November election
News|US|World

Former 2016 Trump campaign adviser is charged over his work for sanctioned Russian TV

The U.S. government has charged a Russian-born U.S. citizen and former adviser to Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign with working for a sanctioned Russian state television network and laundering the proceeds

Former 2016 Trump campaign adviser is charged over his work for sanctioned Russian TV
Election|News|US

American company, Russian propaganda: New Kremlin tactic reveals escalating effort to sway US vote

This week's indictment of two Russian state media employees accused of paying a Tennessee company to create pro-Russian content is revealing Moscow's latest tactic for meddling in the November election

American company, Russian propaganda: New Kremlin tactic reveals escalating effort to sway US vote
News|US|World

US hits Russian state media with sanctions for raising money for Moscow's troops in Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has announced new sanctions on Russian state media, accusing a Kremlin news outlet of working hand-in-hand with the Russian military and running fundraising campaigns to pay for sniper rifles, body armor and other equipment for soldiers fighting in Ukraine

US hits Russian state media with sanctions for raising money for Moscow's troops in Ukraine
News|Technology|US|World

US imposes sanctions on a spyware firm behind a tool used to spy on dissidents and journalists

The United States is placing new sanctions on a spyware firm and its executives after its tools were used to spy on journalists, dissidents and public officials around the world

US imposes sanctions on a spyware firm behind a tool used to spy on dissidents and journalists
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

Iranian hackers tried but failed to interest Biden's campaign in stolen Trump info, FBI says

Iranian hackers sought to interest President Joe Biden’s campaign in information stolen from rival Donald Trump’s campaign, sending unsolicited emails to people associated with the then-Democratic candidate in an effort to interfere in the 2024 election

Iranian hackers tried but failed to interest Biden's campaign in stolen Trump info, FBI says
News|Political|US

Intelligence officials have briefed the Trump campaign on Iranian threats. A look at what's known

U.S. officials briefed Donald Trump’s campaign this week on Iranian threats against the Republican presidential nominee, but the briefing centered on previously reported threats and not a new plot

Intelligence officials have briefed the Trump campaign on Iranian threats. A look at what's known
News|Technology|World

In global game of influence, China turns to a cheap and effective tool: fake news

In its bid for global influence, China is expanding its use of propaganda and fake news throughout the world, often disguising it with fake journalists and dubious sites posing as legitimate news sources

In global game of influence, China turns to a cheap and effective tool: fake news
Asia|News|Technology|World

CIA makes it easier for potential informants to share tips

The CIA is offering advice to people in North Korea, Iran and China who want to share information with intelligence officials — without getting caught

CIA makes it easier for potential informants to share tips
News|Technology|US

The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits

U.S. authorities and Microsoft say hackers linked to Russian intelligence targeted dozens of former military and intelligence officials, journalists and civil society groups with a sophisticated campaign designed to steal information

The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits
News|World

After the deluge, the lies: Misinformation and hoaxes about Helene cloud the recovery

False and misleading claims about Hurricane Helene are spreading about the storm and recovery efforts

After the deluge, the lies: Misinformation and hoaxes about Helene cloud the recovery
News|US

For US adversaries, Election Day won't mean the end to efforts to influence Americans

The hours and days immediately after Election Day are likely to pose the greatest opportunity for anyone looking to mislead and deceive U.S. voters

For US adversaries, Election Day won't mean the end to efforts to influence Americans
Election|News|US|World

Intelligence officials say US adversaries are targeting congressional races with disinformation

Top U.S. intelligence officials say Russia and China are seeking to meddle with specific U.S. House and Senate races this election year

Intelligence officials say US adversaries are targeting congressional races with disinformation
Technology|US|World

Cyber criminals are increasingly helping Russia and China target the US and allies, Microsoft says

Russia, China and Iran are expanding their partnerships with cyber criminals to conduct cyberespionage and cyberattacks against the U.S. and other nations, according to a new report from Microsoft

Cyber criminals are increasingly helping Russia and China target the US and allies, Microsoft says
Political|US|World

Biden is 'deeply concerned' about the release of secret documents on Israel's possible attack plans

White House national security spokesman John Kirby says President Joe Biden is “deeply concerned" about the unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel’s preparation for a potential retaliatory attack on Iran

Biden is 'deeply concerned' about the release of secret documents on Israel's possible attack plans
Election|Political|Technology|US

Russia is behind viral disinformation targeting Walz, intelligence official says

A senior U.S. intelligence official says viral online content spreading baseless attacks on Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz was created by Russia

Russia is behind viral disinformation targeting Walz, intelligence official says

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