Aggressive Malign Influence Threatens to Shape US 2024 Elections

New Insikt Group research outlines malign influence threats to the United States's 2024 elections from various actors, including Russia, China, Iran, domestic violent extremists (DVEs), and hacktivist groups. These entities are expected to engage in influence operations to shape or disrupt the elections for strategic geopolitical purposes. The dynamic global backdrop, including Russia's war with Ukraine, Israel's conflict with Iran-supported Hamas, China's assertiveness on Taiwan, and social media content moderation controversies, creates a conducive environment for aggressive targeting of the …

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