Microsoft says Russian interference in US elections is already underway, and it's more effective than you think

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Ahead of the US election later this year, interference campaigns have already begun, with both Russia and China doing their best to manipulate voter opinions, Microsoft has said.

Micosofts’ Threat Analysis Center (MTAC), which tracks disinformation campaigns run by Russia, China and Iran, disclosed the first trickles of manipulation on its blog.