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Pro-Russian networks drive 850% surge in fake news mimicking real media

Original: 🇷🇺 🇪🇺 Pro-Russian influence operations have caused a surge of 850% in fake news stories mimicking real media brands, acc

A report by disinformation specialist NewsGuard says pro-Russian influence operations have driven an 850% surge in fake news stories impersonating legitimate media brands. Of the 15 most imitated outlets, eight are French, highlighting Europe as a prime target. The findings point to expanding Russian disinformation campaigns aimed at European audiences.

Why now: A newly published NewsGuard report on Russian disinformation impersonating European media has drawn attention.

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• 🇷🇺 🇪🇺 Pro-Russian influence operations have caused a surge of 850% in fake news stories mimicking real media brands, according to a report published this week by # disinformation specialist, NewsGuard. Out of the 15 most imitated news outlets, eight are French – including… · rvps2001 · 1

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