France's cyber security agency has raised alarms about Russian efforts to spread disinformation, particularly fake news narratives that misrepresent the country. The agency warns that these misleading stories, often exaggerated or entirely false, can gain traction even in respected foreign news outlets. Notably, in April, the CERT-FR agency documented longstanding Russian cyber warfare, including actions to undermine public trust through fake news. An example includes the misportrayal of President Macron with an alleged cocaine package, which was debunked as a tissue, yet continued to fuel misinformation online.
In April, CERT-FR reported on 'decades of cyberattacks’ against France, highlighting the spread of fake news as a key component of these efforts.
The French government has been vocal in identifying and countering Russian interference, especially regarding exaggerated and false narratives disseminated across media.
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