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McClatchy Washington Bureau
McClatchy Washington Bureau
National
Tim Johnson

New internet accounts are Russian ops designed to sway US voters, experts say

WASHINGTON _ A new Russian influence operation has surfaced that mirrors some of the activity of an internet company that the FBI says was deeply involved in efforts to sway the 2016 U.S. elections, a cybersecurity business says.

A web site called usareally.com appeared on the internet May 17 and called on Americans to rally in front of the White House June 14 to celebrate President Donald Trump's birthday, which is also Flag Day.

FireEye, a Milpitas, Calif., cybersecurity company, said Thursday that USA Really is a Russian-operated web site that carries content designed to foment racial division, harden feelings over immigration, gun control and police brutality, and undermine social cohesion.

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