Various news outlets have reported that a Russia-based disinformation group is being accused of spreading false conspiracy theories about Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales. Security researchers highlighted the amplification of social media conspiracies regarding the Princess's health by this group, aiming to sow distrust in Western institutions. The disinformation campaign transitioned from fringe internet corners to mainstream social media platforms, involving people not typically involved in conspiracies.
Kate Middleton Online Conspiracy Theories Linked to Russian-Based Disinformation Campaign https://t.co/mvxSd7V6Vr
Social media accounts linked to a prominent Russian disinformation campaign were all too happy to capitalize on conspiracy theories about the whereabouts of Princess Kate, according to an analysis. https://t.co/Un6ciqAoXh
Social media accounts linked to a prominent Russian disinformation campaign were attempted to capitalize on conspiracy theories about the whereabouts of Princess Kate, according to an analysis by security experts. https://t.co/aZnGw9w8Lu
Russian group spread disinformation about Kate, Princess of Wales, experts say https://t.co/AKPMCoC22r
A notorious Russian disinformation network spread one of the baseless conspiracy theories about Catherine, the Princess of Wales, part of a campaign to sow distrust in Western institutions https://t.co/0S7xc07D1i
“Security researchers believe a Russia-based disinformation group amplified and added to the frenzy of social media conspiracies about the Princess of Wales's health,” @mariannaspring reports https://t.co/rTFcMMttwn
Russian disinformation group blamed for spread of vile Kate social media conspiracies https://t.co/AU5sxC205j
“Security researchers believe a Russia-based disinformation group amplified and added to the frenzy of social media conspiracies about the Princess of Wales's health.” It’s important to know your sources. And to be critical of all information https://t.co/NYONDnsR7F
Wild claims about Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, went from fringe corners of the internet to mainstream social media platforms, and people who don’t usually dabble in conspiracies found themselves leading the charge. https://t.co/1gLYF9EzhW
UK papers have accused Russia and China of spreading disinformation about the Princess of Wales. But do these claims stack up, asks @RobLownie 👇 https://t.co/j017ssb55x