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Jun 11, 2026

France accuses Israeli firm BlackCore of election interference in Scotland, New York, and French local elections

France's cybersecurity agency Viginum has accused Israeli tech company BlackCore of interfering in multiple elections, including targeting Scottish First Minister John Swinney and the SNP in Scotland's elections, meddling in New York City votes, and conducting smear campaigns against candidates in France's March local elections. The firm is also suspected of operating in Angola and Togo.

Jun 11, 2026·4 sources
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  • ▪Israel's embassy in Paris stated it is awaiting the French report before deciding on its own investigation and that Israel does not intend to interfere in French politics.
  • ▪France's cybersecurity agency, Viginum, has accused Israeli tech company BlackCore of conducting foreign digital interference operations.
  • ▪In France, BlackCore is suspected of running an online smear campaign against three mayoral candidates from the pro-Palestine France Unbowed (LFI) party.

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