"Disinformation Campaign Targets Moldova Ahead of EU Referendum"

According to security researchers at Check Point Research (CPR), a new disinformation campaign, dubbed “Operation MiddleFloor,” has been observed targeting Moldova ahead of its October elections.  The researchers noted that the campaign began in August 2024 and seeks to influence Moldova’s national referendum on European Union membership by fostering negative views of the EU and the country’s pro-European leadership.  Unlike many other disinformation efforts that rely on social media, Operation MiddleFloor is primarily conducted through emails.  The researchers noted that these emails contain fabricated documents that appear to be official communications from European institutions or Moldovan government bodies.

Infosecurity Magazine reports: "Disinformation Campaign Targets Moldova Ahead of EU Referendum"