Joint ODNI, FBI, and CISA Statement on Russian Election Influence Efforts

[OKIsItJustMe]

Source: Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ODNI News Release No. 28-24
November 1, 2024

Joint ODNI, FBI, and CISA Statement on Russian Election Influence Efforts

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released the following statement:

“The IC assesses that Russian influence actors manufactured a recent video that falsely depicted individuals claiming to be from Haiti and voting illegally in multiple counties in Georgia. This judgment is based on information available to the IC and prior activities of other Russian influence actors, including videos and other disinformation activities. The Georgia Secretary of State has already refuted the video’s claims as false.

Russian influence actors also manufactured a video falsely accusing an individual associated with the Democratic presidential ticket of taking a bribe from a U.S. entertainer.

This Russian activity is part of Moscow’s broader effort to raise unfounded questions about the integrity of the US election and stoke divisions among Americans, as detailed in prior ODNI election updates. In the lead up to election day and in the weeks and months after, the IC expects Russia to create and release additional media content that seeks to undermine trust in the integrity of the election and divide Americans.”

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Read more: https://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2024/4014-pr-28-24

[Klarkashton]

1. The Russians are 30 years behind at least in their

Sense of emotional impact that their stupid trolling campaigns have and they are absurd.

[OKIsItJustMe]

2. Don't be so sure

The tactics (as you suggest) are not new. However, their campaign in 2016 was quite successful. They continue ongoing efforts, and they will not stop after the election.

https://www.dni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/assessments/NICM-Declassified-Foreign-Threats-to-US-Elections-After-Voting-Ends-in-2024.pdf

[Klarkashton]

4. Look at these bogus scams. They are on the level

Of the Nigerian king that wants you to take a deposit for safe keeping.

[OKIsItJustMe]

5. I hate to break it to you...

You’re still getting e-mail from Nigerian princes, because a few people will fall for it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance-fee_scam

If 99% of the people see right through their efforts, that doesn’t matter. If 1% of voters fall for it in the wrong state, that may be enough to swing the election.

Report On The Investigation Into Russian Interference In The 2016 Presidential Election — Volume 1 (PDF)
Report On The Investigation Into Russian Interference In The 2016 Presidential Election — Volume 2 (PDF)

[Blue_Roses]

6. I remember watching the election

returns that night (2016) with my daughter and as I saw PA turn red, then WI, and finally MI turn red, I looked at my daughter and said I think we're being hacked by Russia. And I came to DU that night and said the same thing. Later, someone responded with info that proved it. I wish I could find that post ( I've tried)
It was something they did by getting into the election data bases.

It was interesting because the amount of votes was just under the amount needed for a recount.

Dang, I wish I would have book marked that! That's what worries me the most.

[OKIsItJustMe]

7. OK, so here's the thing...

The voting machines weren’t "hacked by Russia” in 2016, the voters were.

https://www.intelligence.senate.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Report_Volume1.pdf
https://www.intelligence.senate.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Report_Volume2.pdf

Volume 1 deals with Russian attempts to attack the “infrastructure.”
Volume 2 deals with Russian efforts to manipulate the voters.

[Blue_Roses]

8. Thank-you!

I need some honest clarity! I'll check out these links! Thank-you, again!

[OKIsItJustMe]

3. One of my favorite cartoons from The Good Fight - Russian Troll Farm

[BoRaGard]

9. G.O.P. applauds Russian efforts to piss on America

because that's who they are

[Hotler]

10. But are they doing anything about it? nt