WaPo: U.S. Employs 'Information Warfare' To Prevent Election Meddling

WaPo: U.S. Employs 'Information Warfare' To Prevent Election Meddling

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The video discusses US efforts to prevent Russian interference in the 2020 presidential election, as reported by the Washington Post. US Cyber Command is considering strategies targeting Russian individuals, excluding Putin, to deter interference. These strategies build on efforts from the 2018 midterms, where tactics included confusing Russian trolls and blocking their Internet access. The context of these actions is rooted in the history of Russian interference in the 2016 election.

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What is the main goal of the strategies reviewed by US Cyber Command?

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Which individuals are targeted by the US strategies to prevent election interference?

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What consequences are intended to be shown through these tactics?

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How did the US respond to Russian trolls during the 2018 midterm elections?

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What previous election interference is mentioned in relation to the 2016 presidential election?

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