Max Lesser

Oct 29, 2024 | fdd.org | Pavak Patel |Max Lesser

Introduction In September 2024, FDD published a report documenting Russian, Chinese, and Iranian influence operations targeting the 2024 U.S. elections. This follow-up report details the ongoing efforts of U.S. adversaries who seek to undermine voters’ confidence in the electoral process in the weeks leading up to the November election.

Oct 21, 2024 | fdd.org | Libby Fern |Max Lesser |David Shedd |Ivana Stradner

For questions about FDD events, please contact . For media inquiries, please contact . While federal agencies and election officials repeatedly affirm the physical and cybersecurity of U.S. elections, a significant vulnerability remains — the public’s belief in the integrity of elections. Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran believe U.S. power presents a serious impediment to their ambitions and are taking concrete actions to target Americans.

Oct 10, 2024 | fdd.org | Daniel Ackerman |Max Lesser |Sophie McDowall |Cat Smith

A years-long Chinese influence operation known as Spamouflage has persisted on social media despite numerous attempts by various platforms to remove it. The operation’s endurance can be explained to a considerable extent by its exploitation of vast networks of pre-positioned, inauthentic social media entities lying ready for Spamouflage and other malicious actors to deploy.

Oct 8, 2024 | fdd.org | Max Lesser

October 7, 2024 | Stars and Stripes Veterans, troops targeted in Iran-backed disinformation campaign ahead of US election

Oct 3, 2024 | fdd.org | Max Lesser

October 2, 2024 | Military Times Iran-linked website targets vets with disinformation, think tank warns