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Russian Disinformation Group Fabricates Fake Kamala Harris Story
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Russian disinformation group Storm-1516 fabricated a fake hit-and-run story involving Kamala Harris. They created a video, hired an actor, and spread the lie through a bogus San Francisco news site, KBSF-TV.
Microsoft identified Storm-1516 as a Kremlin-aligned troll farm. The false claim, alleging Harris left a 13-year-old girl paralyzed, went viral on social media, viewed over 2.7 million times.
This operation signals Russia's intensified efforts to influence the upcoming US presidential election. Microsoft notes Storm-1516's shift from targeting Biden to Harris after his withdrawal from the race.
Storm-1516 specializes in producing misleading videos featuring actors posing as whistleblowers or journalists. The KBSF-TV website was registered just before publishing the false story.
The US Justice Department recently charged two RT employees with money laundering for hiring an American company to produce election-influencing content.
Russia aims to deepen US political divisions and undermine support for military aid to Ukraine. Harris pledges continued support for Ukraine if elected.
| Scores | Value | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Objectivity | 6 | Comprehensive reporting and in-depth analysis. |
| Social Impact | 5 | Widely discussed, significantly influencing public opinion. |
| Credibility | 6 | Verified independently by multiple sources. |
| Potential | 6 | High potential to influence US elections. |
| Practicality | 4 | Highly practical for understanding disinformation tactics. |
| Entertainment Value | 2 | Slightly monotonous but includes some elements. |