BC Wildfires Under Threat from Bad Actors, Russian Operatives, and Profiteers

Thousands of British Columbians are returning to their homes after wildfires, only to find destruction. However, misinformation researchers have issued a warning that the crisis is being exploited by malicious actors. These include profiteers looking to capitalize on the disaster and foreign operatives, likely Russian, who may seek to sow discord or disrupt recovery efforts.