### FBI Warns of Fake Videos Spreading Misinformation Ahead of 2024 Elections

The FBI has flagged two instances where its name and insignia were misused in disinformation campaigns related to the 2024 presidential election. These deceptive videos were part of a broader online effort to disseminate false information about election security and integrity, just as voters head to the polls.

Researchers believe the misleading videos were the work of a Russian disinformation group. These videos imitated official releases from the FBI, falsely alleging that prison management in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Arizona had colluded with a political party to manipulate inmate votes. The FBI has confirmed that these claims are entirely baseless.

Other fabricated videos have also surfaced recently. One video, designed to look like a CBS News report, falsely claimed that the FBI advised voters to "vote remotely" due to a supposed terror threat. The FBI stated that no such advisory exists, and CBS News has not released any such report. The account responsible for posting this video on platform X was suspended on Monday.

The FBI, in a statement on Tuesday, emphasized that this CBS News-themed video fails to reflect the actual security situation and polling location safety. Another bogus video mimicking a Fox News report has also been identified.

Researchers from the group Antibot4Navalny, who specialize in tracking Russian disinformation efforts, have linked these videos to the same disinformation group previously responsible for similar fabricated FBI videos. This group has a known history of impersonating international news agencies and U.S. governmental entities, even including QR codes that redirect to legitimate news sites to lend credibility to their posts.

The FBI reiterated its commitment to election integrity, working in conjunction with state and local law enforcement to secure the democratic process. The agency condemned these disinformation tactics, stating they aim to erode public trust and undermine the electoral system.