We worked with @CISAgov to create an infographic (localized to RI) that illustrates how foreign actors sow chaos to undermine faith in our elections. (NOTE: There is no evidence that RI’s dispute over how to drink frozen lemonade has been propped up by bad actors.)

One way to identify foreign operative accounts is to look at an account’s activity history. Genuine accounts usually have several interests and post content from a variety of sources.

Foreign influencers try to pollute policy debates with bad information to make each position seem more extreme. They do this by picking fights or “trolling” people online.

Foreign influencers “fan the flames” and amplify the most extreme version of arguments on both sides of an issue.

Sometimes these controversies make it into the mainstream and create division among Americans.

What starts in cyberspace can turn very real at in-person events.

Remember:
Think before you link!
Elections work differently in each state.
Use #TrustedSources for elections information local to you. #Protect202

The #TrustedInfo2020 sources in Rhode Island are http://vote.ri.gov  and the 2-1-1- Voter Information Hotline.