Graphika identified Spamouflage accounts on X adopting MAGA-style personas ahead of midterms
Graphika identified a network of X accounts linked to Spamouflage that appeared to pose as American voters ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. The New York-based social media intelligence firm also flagged an account presenting itself as a Philippine culture blog, with more than 200,000 followers, that posted pro-China material alongside divisive content targeting U.S. politics.
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Graphika identified a network of X accounts linked to Spamouflage, a long-running influence operation likely connected to China, that appeared to pose as American voters ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. The New York-based social media intelligence firm said in a Friday blog post that the accounts were circulating divisive content about U.S. politics, social issues and the electoral process.
Graphika said some posts questioned election integrity and the legitimacy of U.S. democracy, and that the activity resembled tactics documented before the 2024 presidential election. The firm also flagged four accounts with a history of Spamouflage activity that had adopted MAGA-style personas. Another account, presenting itself as a Philippine culture blog and with more than 200,000 followers, posted pro-China material alongside divisive content, Graphika said.
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- The Times of India — Fake US voters? China-linked accounts flood X with divisive posts ahead of midterms - The Times of India
- wrbl.com (with Associated Press) — Graphika finds China-linked Spamouflage accounts posing as US voters on X
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The Times of India and WRBL, carrying an AP report, both report that Graphika identified China-linked Spamouflage accounts posing as U.S. voters on X ahead of the midterms. Their coverage is consistent with the proposed event.