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China-linked Spamouflage Campaign Targets US Voters Ahead of Elections

China-linked Spamouflage Campaign Targets US Voters Ahead of Elections

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ThreatCluster •October 31, 2026 at 09:42 UTC
  • •Spamouflage campaign linked to China impersonates U.S. voters on X.
  • •Accounts post divisive political content to undermine U.S. democracy.
  • •Graphika identified multiple accounts with histories of Spamouflage activity.

A new report from Graphika reveals that the Spamouflage influence campaign is active again, with accounts likely linked to China impersonating U.S. voters on X. These accounts are posting divisive content related to U.S. politics and elections, echoing tactics seen in 2024. Analysts indicate that the campaign aims to undermine confidence in U.S. democracy rather than support a specific candidate. The accounts frequently attack members of the Chinese diaspora and have been noted for their ineffective mimicry of real American users. Graphika identified several accounts with histories of Spamouflage activity amplifying MAGA-styled personas and one account masquerading as a Philippine culture blog with over 200,000 followers. The Chinese Embassy has not responded to requests for comment.

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2026-10-30
Graphika reports Spamouflage activity
Graphika identifies China-linked accounts impersonating U.S. voters and posting divisive content ahead of midterm elections.
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Common questions

What is the Spamouflage campaign?
Spamouflage is an influence operation linked to China that impersonates U.S. voters to spread divisive content.
How effective is Spamouflage at influencing U.S. politics?
Experts suggest that while Spamouflage is active, it is not effective at mimicking real Americans and unlikely to tip political conversations.
What should organizations do in response?
Organizations should monitor social media for similar impersonation tactics and educate users about misinformation.