U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies say Russia used disinformation and other tactics to support U.S. President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign. Amplifying internet 'memes'The indictment said the Internet Research Agency used fake social media accounts to post on both sides of politically charged issues including race, gun control and immigration. Instead, Russian accounts have been amplifying stories and internet "memes" that initially came from the U.S. far left or far right. 'Blexit' campaignBrookie said that while the Russian accounts might jump on a hot topic, the payoff would often come by throwing in related issues. Though jumping on existing bandwagons is easier than what Russia did in 2016, other new tactics have been more complex.

Source: CBC News November 06, 2018 12:14 UTC