Chinese Influence Operation Targets US Voters Ahead of Presidential Election

Research reveals aggressive tactics by state-linked campaign to impersonate Americans and spread divisive content online.

The operation, known as 'Spamouflage,' has escalated its activities as the November election nears.
Thousands of accounts across over 50 platforms are used to push propaganda and spam.
Both Trump and Biden have been targeted with derogatory content by the campaign.
Social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube have removed several of these accounts.
US intelligence agencies are investigating the broader implications of foreign interference.