Elon Musk’s X platform has introduced a feature that reveals the country of origin for user accounts, exposing fake American accounts that are actually based in Africa and Macedonia. This development highlights the ongoing threat of foreign cyberattacks, which have been used to spread misinformation and sow discord. The article emphasizes the importance of a well-informed citizenry in combating these operations, as the free exchange of information makes the U.S. particularly vulnerable to such attacks.
During a presentation at the Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., an instructor highlighted the growing threat of cyberattacks as the greatest national security risk, surpassing traditional concerns like terrorism and nuclear threats. Musk’s X platform now allows users to view the country of origin of any account, revealing that some of the most corrosive users purporting to be Americans are not. One fake account called itself