From bleepingcomputer.com
Disinformation campaigns for political purposes are deeply rooted in cybercriminal endeavors, with threat actors relying on actions specific to financially-motivated attacks to attain their goals.
Criminal syndicates running black SEO (search engine optimization), carding, ransomware, or network intrusion activities lend their skills and experience to serve political agendas for various entities. Across the line, professionals are on the job.