Sanction Showdown: U.S. Targets Iran and Russia’s Election Meddling Circus
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned two entities, linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps and Russia’s GRU, for meddling in the 2024 presidential election. These groups have been crafting disinformation campaigns and using AI-generated deepfakes, proving once again that election interference is truly a global team sport.
Hot Take:
Looks like the U.S. Treasury just sent Iran and Russia a firm “unfriend” request! With the 2024 elections approaching, it’s time to say “nyet” to cyber meddling and “no thanks” to international disinformation campaigns. Maybe these sanctioned entities should try their hand at spreading some good vibes instead, like starting a cat meme account?
Key Points:
- OFAC sanctions Iranian and Russian entities for meddling in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
- Sanctioned groups linked to Iran’s IRGC and Russia’s GRU aimed to sow discord through disinformation.
- U.S. agencies accused Iran of cyber operations to access sensitive election data.
- Meta blocked Iranian WhatsApp accounts targeting multiple countries, including the U.S.
- The sanctioned Russian entity, CGE, is involved in creating and distributing deepfake content.
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