Mock News Sites With Russian Ties Pop Up in U.S.

A series of mock news websites with Russian ties have surfaced in the US, posing as local news outlets like D.C. Weekly and the New York News Daily. These fake news organizations, identified by experts as Russian creations, aim to disseminate false narratives and propaganda by blending them with legitimate news stories. The emergence of these sites signifies a new level of technological sophistication in Russia’s efforts to influence American public opinion. With concerns over potential disinformation campaigns ahead of the US presidential election, experts warn of the need for vigilance against deceptive online content

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