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France Accuses Israeli Firm BlackCore of Interfering in Five Elections

6/12/2026

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France Flags BlackCore

France’s Viginum agency recently linked Israeli firm BlackCore to digital interference operations in elections across five jurisdictions.
BlackCore is officially suspected of meddling in those elections and has not answered inquiries.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said France has asked Israel for explanations about BlackCore’s activities.
Israel’s embassy in Paris denied intent to interfere, with the FBI offering no comment.

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BlackCore Spreads Disinfo

Viginum traced 256 proxy accounts that posted roughly 1,400 disinformation comments, targeting Scottish officials repeatedly.
Israeli firm BlackCore used proxy social-media accounts to flood Scottish political figures with disinformation during the 2026 election cycle.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said France has asked Israel for explanations about BlackCore’s activities.
First Minister John Swinney warned disinformation threatens democracy and urged the UK government to act.

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France Flags BlackCore

France’s Viginum agency recently linked Israeli firm BlackCore to digital interference operations in elections across five jurisdictions.
BlackCore is officially suspected of meddling in those elections and has not answered inquiries.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said France has asked Israel for explanations about BlackCore’s activities.
Israel’s embassy in Paris denied intent to interfere, with the FBI offering no comment.

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