"Russian Disinformation Campaign Targets Princess Kate, Fueling Speculation"

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"Russian Disinformation Campaign Targets Princess Kate, Fueling Speculation"
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Russian disinformation campaign linked to shadowy actors capitalized on conspiracy theories about Princess Kate's whereabouts, according to British security experts. The campaign, known as Doppelgänger, aimed to disseminate pro-Russia content and sow discord by jumping on existing conspiracy theories. The researchers identified 45 accounts posting about Kate that bore the hallmarks of the campaign. This alarming test case highlights the supercharged threat of fake news, which experts fear could impact upcoming elections in Washington and Europe.

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