Summary: A recent report by Intrinsec reveals the extensive disinformation campaign dubbed “Doppelgänger,” originating from Russian networks, which targets Western nations by spreading manipulated social media content. The campaign employs fake news articles and bots to foster distrust in democratic institutions and polarize public opinion. Active in countries such as France, Germany, Ukraine, and Israel, the operation aims to undermine support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict.
Affected: Western countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Ukraine, and Israel
Keypoints :
- Links the campaign to Russian organizations, specifically Structura National Technologies and Social Design Agency.
- Utilizes bot networks on X (formerly Twitter) to amplify disinformation via typosquatted domains that mimic authentic news outlets.
- Spreads region-specific falsehoods exploiting domestic issues to sway public sentiment against democratic institutions and Ukraine.
- Employs bulletproof hosting providers, such as Kehr[.]io, to maintain operational resilience and evade detection.
- Recommends proactive monitoring and enhanced content verification to counteract disinformation efforts.