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INTERNET RESEARCH AGENCY (IRA, RUSSIA)
Russia, APT, Hacking Group, Nation State, Active, Malware, Lateral Movement Jeremy Pickett Russia, APT, Hacking Group, Nation State, Active, Malware, Lateral Movement Jeremy Pickett

INTERNET RESEARCH AGENCY (IRA, RUSSIA)

The Russian Internet Research Agency (IRA) is a notorious organization known for its extensive influence operations and disinformation campaigns, primarily conducted through social media platforms. Funded by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, the IRA employs a sophisticated mix of fake personas, bots, and coordinated troll farms to manipulate public opinion and sow discord within target populations. Their activities have been linked to the interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, where they aimed to polarize voters, spread misinformation, and undermine trust in democratic institutions. The IRA's operations are marked by their scale, coordination, and ability to rapidly adapt to new platforms and emerging narratives, making them a significant threat in the realm of information warfare.

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