Russia Launches Disinformation Campaign Targeting Paris Olympics
Deepfake videos and fake news aim to undermine trust in the Games and French government, according to Microsoft's threat intelligence unit.
- Microsoft identifies Russian cyber groups Storm-1679 and Storm-1099 behind the disinformation efforts.
- Fake documentary featuring AI-generated Tom Cruise voice spreads false claims of corruption and violence.
- Russian campaign includes fabricated news reports to incite fear of terror attacks at the Olympics.
- Disinformation efforts also target French President Macron, spreading fake stories about his leadership.
- Russia's history of cyberattacks on international events dates back to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
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