Operation Infektion

Operation Infektion was a Cold War disinformation campaign orchestrated by the Soviet Union in the 1980s. Its primary goal was to spread false information that the HIV virus was created by the U.S. government as a biological weapon. This campaign involved planting false stories in various media outlets, leading to widespread conspiracy theories about the virus's origins. By manipulating public perception, the Soviets aimed to undermine trust in the U.S. and stir social unrest. Operation Infektion illustrates how disinformation can have profound effects on public opinion and international relations.