Lo pongo en el hilo de las ciberputis tambien, pero aqui estan las campañas y consignas que usaron:
1. Anti-Ukraine / Pro-Russia Messaging
Goal: Reduce international support for Ukraine and shift blame for the war onto the U.S. and NATO.
- Fake news articles claimed that Ukraine is losing the war and that Western support is a mistake.
- Example headline: “White House Miscalculated: Conflict with Ukraine Strengthens Russia” (falsely attributed to a Washington Post journalist).
- Tactic: Social media bots and fake personas posted comments on platforms like Facebook, Twitter (X), and Telegram, sharing links to fake news articles.
2. Undermining U.S. and NATO Credibility
Goal: Weaken trust in the U.S., NATO, and Western leadership.
- Messaging claimed that the U.S. and NATO were responsible for escalating global conflicts.
- Example propaganda campaign:
- “The U.S. is behind everything” – Designed to make Germans believe their country was manipulated by the U.S.
- Fake quote: “Scholz became Employee of the Month at the U.S. Embassy” (suggesting the German Chancellor was controlled by the U.S.).
- Tactic: Fake social media profiles, comments, and memes blaming the U.S. for economic struggles and international instability.
3. U.S. 2024 Election Influence
Several campaigns focused on polarizing U.S. voters, discouraging support for Ukraine, and deepening divisions.
A. "The Good Old U.S.A. Project"
Goal: Make Americans believe that money should be spent on domestic issues instead of Ukraine.
- Target Audience: U.S. voters, especially in six swing states.
- Key message: "The U.S. should focus on fixing its own problems instead of funding Ukraine and foreign conflicts."
- Tactic:
- Fake social media accounts posed as American voters in small towns.
- Social media ads targeting political discussions.
- False news articles and memes questioning U.S. government spending priorities.
B. "Guerrilla Media Campaign in the United States"
Goal: Exploit existing U.S. political divisions and polarization.
- Themes:
- Distrust in mainstream media (articles styled like Fox News to appeal to conservatives).
- "Exposing" corruption in Washington.
- Law and order narratives targeting right-leaning voters.
- Tactic:
- Created fake Twitter (X), Facebook, and Truth Social accounts to post in political discussions.
- Used AI-generated videos to make fake news stories look credible.
- Encouraged users to distrust their own government.
C. "U.S. Social Media Influencers Network"
Goal: Build a fake grassroots movement.
- Plan:
- Create 200 fake Twitter accounts across all 50 states.
- Each account pretended to be a passionate political activist (some left-wing, some right-wing).
- These accounts engaged with real users to spread propaganda without detection.
4. Targeting U.S. Voters Through Mexico & Israel
Goal: Influence ethnic and religious groups in the U.S. by targeting their home countries.
A. “Mexico No Perdona” ("Mexico Does Not Forgive")
- Encouraged anti-American sentiment in Mexico.
- Goal: Influence Mexican-American voters in the U.S. presidential election.
- Narrative:
- The U.S. betrayed Mexico.
- The U.S. is exploiting Latin America.
- Method:
- Spread memes, fake news, and manipulated videos to anger Mexican voters.
- Created viral social media campaigns to drive division.
B. “Jewish Community Outreach” (Israel)
- Goal: Influence Jewish-American voters by spreading pro-Russia, anti-West narratives in Israeli media.
- Strategy:
- Create a new media brand targeting Jewish communities.
- Fake social media profiles posing as Israelis.
- AI-generated articles claiming the U.S. abandoned Israel.
5. Inciting Conflict in Germany and France
Goal: Destabilize European politics and increase anti-American sentiment.
A. Anti-Germany Propaganda
- Messaging:
- Germans should oppose NATO and U.S. policies.
- The U.S. is controlling Germany's government.
- Fake social media posts blaming the U.S. for high energy prices in Germany.
- Example Propaganda Idea: “Make a fake news story about an American soldier raping a German woman” – This was suggested in internal documents.
B. “International Conflict Incitement”
- Goal: Stir racial, religious, and political conflicts.
- Methods:
- Fake videos and AI-generated quotes.
- Fake left-wing and right-wing accounts arguing online.
- Amplified real protests and civil unrest.
6. Fake News & AI-Generated Content
Goal: Use AI-generated fake news, memes, and social media engagement to make disinformation look more authentic.
- Examples of Fake Content:
- Fake Fox News-style videos criticizing U.S. politicians.
- AI-generated images of political scandals.
- Manipulated articles "leaked" from news organizations.
- Method: Doppelganger paid for social media ads using U.S. credit cards to avoid detection.