# Technique T0100: Co-Opt Trusted Sources

**Summary**: An influence operation may co-opt trusted sources by infiltrating or repurposing a source to reach a target audience through existing, previously reliable networks. Co-opted trusted sources may include: - National or local new outlets - Research or academic publications - Online blogs or websites

**Tactic**: TA16 Establish Legitimacy 


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