China-Linked Accounts Posing as US Voters Identified on X Platform, Disseminating Divisive Content
Analysts from the New York-based firm Graphika have identified China-linked Spamouflage accounts on the social media platform X posing as U.S. voters and disseminating divisive content concerning U.S. politics and elections.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 30, 2026 —
Analysts from the New York-based firm Graphika have identified accounts linked to China operating on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. These accounts are reportedly posing as United States voters and are actively disseminating divisive content related to U.S. politics and elections.
The firm Graphika, which specializes in analyzing disinformation campaigns, reported that the Spamouflage network, which has been previously associated with Chinese state-aligned actors, is employing tactics to influence narratives within the United States. According to the analysis, these accounts are not only creating content but are also attempting to engage with and amplify divisive topics pertinent to the American political landscape.
The specific details regarding the number of accounts involved, the exact nature of the divisive content, or the timeline of their operations were not explicitly detailed in the initial report. The primary aim of these identified accounts appears to be sowing discord and potentially impacting perceptions of U.S. political processes and upcoming electoral events. The investigation into these activities is ongoing, with Graphika continuing to monitor the network’s behavior on the X platform.
The presence of foreign state-linked actors attempting to interfere in domestic political discourse is a persistent concern for cybersecurity and intelligence agencies globally. The strategy observed in this case, impersonating domestic citizens to spread divisive material, represents a method designed to lend credibility and organic reach to influence operations.
Story summarized from the original created by DIDI TANG, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.
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