Russia Using Disinformation To 'Sow Discord In West,' Britain's Prime Minister Says
7 years, 4 months ago

Russia Using Disinformation To 'Sow Discord In West,' Britain's Prime Minister Says

NPR  

Russia Using Disinformation To 'Sow Discord In West,' Britain's Prime Minister Says Enlarge this image toggle caption Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images British Prime Minister Theresa May has launched a blistering attack on what she called Russia's efforts to "sow discord in the West," putting Moscow on notice: "We know what you are doing and you will not succeed." The British prime minister's remarks come after a U.K. parliamentary committee launched an investigation into the influence of "fake news" on last year's EU "Brexit" referendum and June's general election. Sponsor Message Meanwhile, NPR's Lauren Frayer reports from Madrid that Spain is the latest country to accuse the Kremlin of spreading fake news aimed at disrupting politics: Lauren tells our Newscasts unit that Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says that more than half of social media site accounts spreading "disinformation" about Catalonia have been traced to Russia. And Spain's Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis has told European Union officials that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is trying to "interfere and manipulate" in Catalonia.

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Hijacking news: Fake media sites sow Ukraine disinformation
1 week, 1 day ago

Hijacking news: Fake media sites sow Ukraine disinformation

The Hindu  

A fake news website falsely claimed that Ukraine's president is paying Western reporters to tarnish US President Donald Trump - part of a series of deceptive reports spread by Russian-linked portals mimicking media outlets. Earlier this month, Clear Story News falsely reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was using US taxpayer dollars to pay Western media journalists to target Trump. …

Russia-linked AI websites aim to dupe German voters: Study
2 months, 1 week ago

Russia-linked AI websites aim to dupe German voters: Study

Hindustan Times  

Fact-checking firm Newsguard and German investigative outlet Correctiv said on Thursday they had identified a cluster of Russia-linked websites that were spreading false stories in an apparent bid to sway Germany's national election in February. An election campaign poster depicting Hubert Aiwanger, state Bavarian's top candidate of the Free Voters party for the upcoming 2025 general election, is pictured in …

Election-bound Germany braces for Russian disinformation threat
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Election-bound Germany braces for Russian disinformation threat

Raw Story  

by Jastinder Khera and Johanna Lehn As Germany heads for elections, its security services warn that Russia and its sympathizers may step up meddling and disinformation to boost extremist parties and sow doubt about the democratic process. As the campaign gathers pace, Germany's interior ministry has set up a task force to take "the necessary protection measures" against any disinformation, …

After Trump’s win, Russian disinformation aims to drive a wedge between the US and Ukraine
3 months, 3 weeks ago

After Trump’s win, Russian disinformation aims to drive a wedge between the US and Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — As President Joe Biden uses his final days in office to boost Ukraine’s defenses, Russia is playing a different game: spreading disinformation aimed at eroding U.S. support for Ukraine before Donald Trump’s return to the White House next month. It’s part of Russia’s continued push to divide Americans over the nearly 3-year war in Ukraine and paint Ukrainians …

Meta took down over 20 covert influence operations in 2024, claims Russia biggest perpetrator
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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Meta took down over 20 covert influence operations in 2024, claims Russia biggest perpetrator

Firstpost  

Meta intercepted over 500,000 attempts to misuse its AI tools for generating misleading images of political figures such as Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, JD Vance, and Joe Biden in the month leading up to the US elections Meta’s security teams tackled a wide array of covert activities, including fake account networks and fabricated news websites designed to influence public discourse. …

Russia Amplified Hurricane Disinformation To Drive Americans Apart, Researchers Find
5 months, 1 week ago

Russia Amplified Hurricane Disinformation To Drive Americans Apart, Researchers Find

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Russia has helped amplify and spread false and misleading internet claims about recent hurricanes in the United States and the federal government’s response, part of a wider effort by the Kremlin to manipulate America’s political discourse before the presidential election, new research shows. “They’re simply pouring gasoline on fires that already exist.” The content identified …

Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans further apart, researchers find
5 months, 1 week ago

Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans further apart, researchers find

LA Times  

Russia helped amplify and spread false and misleading internet claims about recent hurricanes in the United States and the federal government’s response, part of a wider effort by the Kremlin to manipulate America’s political discourse before the presidential election, new research shows. “They’re simply pouring gasoline on fires that already exist.” The content identified by ISD included English-language posts obviously …

Fake story claiming Kamala Harris was involved in a hit-and-run was created by Russian troll farm: Microsoft
6 months, 1 week ago

Fake story claiming Kamala Harris was involved in a hit-and-run was created by Russian troll farm: Microsoft

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Russian troll farm was behind false claims Kamala Harris …

Meta bans Russian state media outlets for 'interference'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Meta bans Russian state media outlets for 'interference'

New Indian Express  

SAN FRANCISCO: Meta late Monday said it is banning Russian state media outlets from its apps around the world due to "foreign interference activity." "After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state media outlets," Meta said in response to an AFP inquiry. "Rossiya Segodnya, RT and other related entities are now banned from our apps globally for …

‘Guerrilla projects’: Russia revels in US allegations of media warfare
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Guerrilla projects’: Russia revels in US allegations of media warfare

Al Jazeera  

Public figures close to President Putin goad Washington after the DoJ alleged that RT is puppeteering social media influencers. Last week, the United States Department of Justice unsealed an indictment accusing a Tennessee-based company, believed to be Tenet Media, of accepting millions of dollars from the Russian state-owned media outlet RT and promoting “pro-Russia propaganda and disinformation across social media …

US accuses Russian state media of enlisting right-wing influencers to meddle in election
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US accuses Russian state media of enlisting right-wing influencers to meddle in election

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Court filings allege that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s allies directed Russian public relations companies …

U.S. Accuses Russia Of Spreading Disinformation Ahead Of Presidential Election
6 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Accuses Russia Of Spreading Disinformation Ahead Of Presidential Election

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced wide-ranging actions Wednesday meant to call out Russian influence in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, unsealing criminal charges against two employees of a Russian state-run media company and seizing internet domains used by the Kremlin to spread disinformation. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the actions relate to Russia’s use of state …

U.S. accuses Russia of sophisticated influence campaigns against U.S. voters
6 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. accuses Russia of sophisticated influence campaigns against U.S. voters

NPR  

U.S. accuses Russia of sophisticated influence campaigns against U.S. voters toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday said it disrupted Russian-directed foreign malign influence campaigns it referred to as “Doppelganger,” that sought to spread Russian government propaganda. Separately, the DOJ accused two Russian employees of RT, the Russian state-owned media outlet, of a nearly $10 …

U.S. accuses Russia of using state media to spread disinformation before Nov. 5 election
6 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. accuses Russia of using state media to spread disinformation before Nov. 5 election

LA Times  

Gen. Merrick Garland speaks during a meeting of the Election Threats Task Force at the Department of Justice on Wednesday. The Biden administration announced wide-ranging actions Wednesday meant to call out Russian influence in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, unsealing criminal charges against two employees of a Russian state-run media company and seizing internet domains used by the Kremlin to …

Britain is in 'a state of grey warfare with Russia', former head of MI6 warns - after the Mail revealed the Russian-linked fake news website which spread lies about the alleged Southport attacker
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Britain is in 'a state of grey warfare with Russia', former head of MI6 warns - after the Mail revealed the Russian-linked fake news website which spread lies about the alleged Southport attacker

Daily Mail  

Britain is in 'a state of grey warfare with Russia', the former head of MI6 has warned, after a Russia-linked social media account spread lies about the alleged Southport attacker. Sir Richard Dearlove said people don't 'understand the danger that we are in' as he called for greater awareness of how online misinformation is 'a fundamental tactic' in Russia's conflict …

Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say
8 months ago

Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say

The Hindu  

The Kremlin is turning to unwitting Americans and commercial public relations firms in Russia to spread disinformation about the U.S. presidential race, top intelligence officials said Monday, detailing the latest efforts by America's adversaries to shape public opinion ahead of the 2024 election. “The American public should know that content that they read online — especially on social media — …

Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say
8 months ago

Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Kremlin is turning to unwitting Americans and commercial public relations firms in Russia to spread disinformation about the U.S. presidential race, top intelligence officials said Monday, detailing the latest efforts by America’s adversaries to shape public opinion ahead of the 2024 election. What hasn’t changed, intelligence officials said, is the determination of these nations to seed the …

Russian disinformation is about immigration but the real aim is to undercut Ukraine aid
1 year ago

Russian disinformation is about immigration but the real aim is to undercut Ukraine aid

The Hindu  

For Vladimir Putin, victory in Ukraine may run through Texas' Rio Grande Valley. In recent weeks, Russian state media and online accounts tied to the Kremlin have spread and amplified misleading and incendiary content about U.S. immigration and border security. Experts who study how authoritarian states use the internet to spread disinformation say eroding support for Ukraine remains Russia's top …

Russian disinformation is about immigration. The real aim is to undercut Ukraine aid
1 year ago

Russian disinformation is about immigration. The real aim is to undercut Ukraine aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — For Vladimir Putin, victory in Ukraine may run through Texas’ Rio Grande Valley. Experts who study how authoritarian states use the internet to spread disinformation say eroding support for Ukraine remains Russia’s top priority — and that the Kremlin is just finding new ways to do it. While experts and government officials have long warned of Russia’s intentions, …

'Portal Combat': France unearths misinformation network based in Moscow
1 year, 1 month ago

'Portal Combat': France unearths misinformation network based in Moscow

Firstpost  

French military and cybersecurity experts have uncovered a network based in Moscow disseminating propaganda and disinformation across western Europe. The network, dubbed “Portal Kombat” by the agency, comprises at least 193 sites disseminating pro-Russian propaganda defending the Russian invasion of Ukraine while disparaging the government in Kyiv. The sites associated with the disinformation network mainly disseminate material from Russian and …

UK says Russia's intelligence service behind sustained attempts to meddle in British democracy
1 year, 3 months ago

UK says Russia's intelligence service behind sustained attempts to meddle in British democracy

The Independent  

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Resist Russian disinformation as elections loom, EU tells Big Tech
1 year, 6 months ago

Resist Russian disinformation as elections loom, EU tells Big Tech

The Hindu  

European Commission Vice President Vera Jourova on Tuesday urged Alphabet's Google, Microsoft, Meta Platforms and TikTok to do more to tackle what she called Russia's "multi-million euro weapon of mass manipulation" ahead of elections in Europe. Last February, Yevgeny Prigozhin, late head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, acknowledged having founded the Internet Research Agency, which Washington says is a disinformation …

France accuses Russia of faking websites to sow confusion and disinformation about Ukraine war
1 year, 9 months ago

France accuses Russia of faking websites to sow confusion and disinformation about Ukraine war

Associated Press  

France’s government accused Russia on Tuesday of operating a long-running online manipulation campaign, including impersonating the websites of leading French media and the French Foreign Ministry, aimed at spreading confusion and false information about the war in Ukraine. The French agency responsible for fighting foreign digital interference, VIGINUM, said it has monitored the alleged operation since soon after Russia invaded …

US has developed AI tool to battle 'Russian disinformation', says Antony Blinken
1 year, 10 months ago

US has developed AI tool to battle 'Russian disinformation', says Antony Blinken

Firstpost  

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said that Washington has developed an artificial intelligence-based system to detect and gather ‘Russian disinformation’ on the internet. Speaking at the Freedom House 2023 Annual Awards Ceremony, he said Russia continues to push a steady, relentless stream of disinformation about its war of aggression against Ukraine, to lie about and …

EU calls out Twitter for incomplete disinformation report
2 years, 1 month ago

EU calls out Twitter for incomplete disinformation report

Associated Press  

LONDON — Twitter failed to provide a full report to the European Union on its efforts to combat online disinformation, drawing a rebuke Thursday from top officials of the 27-nation bloc. The company signed up to the EU’s voluntary 2022 Code of Practice on Disinformation last year — before billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought the social media platform. Google, …

Experts: Russia finding new ways to spread propaganda videos
2 years, 5 months ago

Experts: Russia finding new ways to spread propaganda videos

Associated Press  

Russia has devised yet another way to spread disinformation about its invasion of Ukraine, using digital tricks that allow its war propaganda videos to evade restrictions imposed by governments and tech companies. Accounts linked to Russian state-controlled media have used the new method to spread dozens of videos in 18 different languages, all without leaving telltale signs that would give …

Experts: Russia finding new ways to spread propaganda videos
2 years, 5 months ago

Experts: Russia finding new ways to spread propaganda videos

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russia has devised yet another …

Russia's 'most-complex' disinformation push since Ukraine invasion taken down, Facebook owner says
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia's 'most-complex' disinformation push since Ukraine invasion taken down, Facebook owner says

ABC  

Russia's largest and most complex propaganda push since the war in Ukraine has been taken down, according to the owner of Facebook and Instagram. Key points: The network ran dozens of sham websites designed to look like legitimate news outlets It also involved more than 1,600 fake Facebook profiles Meta says it was disbanded before gaining a large audience The …

Facebook takes down Russian network impersonating European news outlets
2 years, 6 months ago

Facebook takes down Russian network impersonating European news outlets

NPR  

Facebook takes down Russian network impersonating European news outlets Enlarge this image toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Facebook parent Meta says it has disrupted a large Russian network of fake accounts impersonating European news outlets to push a pro-Kremlin view of the war in Ukraine. Sponsor Message Russia campaign targeted European support for Ukraine Meta said the …

Meta disables Russia’s anti-Ukraine propaganda targeting Europe
2 years, 6 months ago

Meta disables Russia’s anti-Ukraine propaganda targeting Europe

LA Times  

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, says it has disabled a network of fake accounts that spread Russian propaganda about Ukraine. A sprawling disinformation network originating in Russia sought to use hundreds of fake social media accounts and dozens of sham news websites to spread the Kremlin’s talking points about the invasion of Ukraine, Facebook parent company Meta …

Russia fights back against Wikipedia over information war on Ukraine
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia fights back against Wikipedia over information war on Ukraine

Op India  

Russia has been accused of intimidating Wikipedia Editors with arrest for allegedly spreading disinformation about the Ukraine war, reported Rest of World. The report by Masha Borak claimed that several Wikipedia editors were doxxed and their personal information was posted online by a group named Mrakoborec for publishing content labelled by Russian authorities as pro-Ukraine propaganda. Russia has labelled Wikipedia …

Six ways Russia launched an all-out propaganda war on Ukraine
2 years, 7 months ago

Six ways Russia launched an all-out propaganda war on Ukraine

The Telegraph  

Russia created a "disinformation and propaganda ecosystem" designed to spread Vladimir Putin's lie that people living in parts of Ukraine were eager for Russian rule. Titled "Russia’s War on Ukraine: Six Months of Lies, Implemented," it shows how state media, social media, and public pronouncements from politicians have been used in an effort to "delegitimise" Ukraine, and "dehumanise" Ukrainians. "Over …

Russian disinformation spreading in new ways despite bans
2 years, 7 months ago

Russian disinformation spreading in new ways despite bans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — After Russia invaded Ukraine last February, the European Union moved to block RT and Sputnik, two of the Kremlin’s top channels for spreading propaganda and misinformation about the war. NewsGuard, a New York-based firm that studies and tracks online misinformation, has now identified 250 websites actively spreading Russian disinformation about the war, with dozens of new ones added …

Russian disinformation spreading in new ways despite bans
2 years, 7 months ago

Russian disinformation spreading in new ways despite bans

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After Russia invaded Ukraine last February, the European Union moved …

Despite bans, Russian disinformation spreading in new ways
2 years, 7 months ago

Despite bans, Russian disinformation spreading in new ways

ABC  

The number of sites spreading propaganda about the war in Ukraine has exploded nearly six months after the European Union blocked two of Russia's top misinformation channels. Key points: After Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the European Union moved to block RT and Sputnik Russia has found ways to evade the ban, rebranding content to disguise it A New York-based …

Russia’s information war expands through Eastern Europe
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia’s information war expands through Eastern Europe

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — As bullets and bombs fall in Ukraine, Russia is waging an expanding information war throughout Eastern Europe, using fake accounts and propaganda to spread fears about refugees and rising fuel prices while calling the West an untrustworthy ally. For Russia’s leaders, expansive propaganda and disinformation campaigns are a highly cost-effective alternative to traditional tools of war or diplomacy, …

Russia's information war expands through Eastern Europe
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia's information war expands through Eastern Europe

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As bullets and bombs fall in Ukraine, Russia is waging …

Pro-Russian hackers spread hoaxes to divide Ukraine, allies
2 years, 10 months ago

Pro-Russian hackers spread hoaxes to divide Ukraine, allies

Associated Press  

As Ukrainians flooded into Poland earlier this year to flee Russian invaders, a hacking group aligned with the Kremlin sought to spread rumors that criminal gangs were waiting to harvest the organs of child refugees. It’s one of several tactics outlined in a new report that outlines how Russia has used disinformation, fear and propaganda alongside bullets, tanks and soldiers …

Disinformation board to tackle Russia, migrant smugglers
2 years, 11 months ago

Disinformation board to tackle Russia, migrant smugglers

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security is stepping up an effort to counter disinformation coming from Russia as well as misleading information that human smugglers circulate to target migrants hoping to travel to the U.S.-Mexico border. “The spread of disinformation can affect border security, Americans’ safety during disasters, and public trust in our democratic institutions,” the department said in …

For Russian diplomats, disinformation is part of the job
2 years, 11 months ago

For Russian diplomats, disinformation is part of the job

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Their status as representatives of a foreign government has …

Meta: Russian invasion driving more disinformation online
2 years, 11 months ago

Meta: Russian invasion driving more disinformation online

Associated Press  

Hackers aligned with Russia broke into the social media accounts of dozens of Ukrainian military officers and were working to upload videos of defeated and surrendering Ukrainian soldiers when the plot was disrupted, according to a report Thursday from Meta that details a troubling increase in social media disinformation this year. Meta traced the effort to take over the social …

Meta: Russian invasion driving more disinformation online
2 years, 11 months ago

Meta: Russian invasion driving more disinformation online

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hackers aligned with Russia …

Hacking group claim it has leaked more than 900,000 emails from Russian state media
2 years, 11 months ago

Hacking group claim it has leaked more than 900,000 emails from Russian state media

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The NB65 or Network Battalion 65 group, who are …

US, Ukraine quietly try to pierce Putin's propaganda bubble
3 years ago

US, Ukraine quietly try to pierce Putin's propaganda bubble

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Kremlin has shut down Russia's last three independent media outlets, barred major social …

US, Ukraine quietly try to pierce Putin’s propaganda bubble
3 years ago

US, Ukraine quietly try to pierce Putin’s propaganda bubble

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Ukraine have knocked back Russian President Vladimir Putin’s efforts to falsely frame the narrative of his brutal war, but they are struggling to get a more accurate view of the Kremlin’s invasion in front of the Russian people. The Kremlin has shut down Russia’s last three independent media outlets, barred major social media platforms, created …

Russian state media airs clips of Madison Cawthorn calling Zelensky a ‘thug’
3 years ago

Russian state media airs clips of Madison Cawthorn calling Zelensky a ‘thug’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russian state media has amplified remarks from far-right US congressman …

What is being done to thwart Russian disinformation on Ukraine?
3 years ago

What is being done to thwart Russian disinformation on Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

On Wednesday, March 16 at 19:30GMT: Russia has been churning out disinformation and propaganda related to its war in Ukraine since before the invasion began. Putin’s government has also clamped down on free speech by threatening to imprison anyone spreading “false information” about the war. On Monday, an anti-war protester interrupted a live news broadcast on Russia’s state-run network, Channel …

Activists Are Reaching Russians Behind Putin's Propaganda Wall
3 years ago

Activists Are Reaching Russians Behind Putin's Propaganda Wall

Wired  

René has nothing to do with the invasion of Ukraine. “I also had some reactions like, ‘Thank you for telling us.’” Since the Kremlin invaded Ukraine, Russians have existed behind a wall of propaganda that protects them from the details of what is happening on the ground. Although it’s unclear how reliable those numbers are, the New York Times reported …

Anonymous hacks Russian censorship agency and leaks 340,000 files
3 years ago

Anonymous hacks Russian censorship agency and leaks 340,000 files

Daily Mail  

Anonymous has hacked into Russia's media censorship agency and released 340,000 files in the latest undermining of Putin's war propaganda campaign. Anonymous has hacked into Russia's media censorship agency and released 340,000 files in the latest undermining of Putin's war propaganda campaign The Anonymous hacker said they 'urgently felt the Russian people should have access to information about their government', …

The Spectacular Collapse of Putin’s Disinformation Machinery
3 years ago

The Spectacular Collapse of Putin’s Disinformation Machinery

Wired  

For decades now, Vladimir Putin has slowly, carefully, and stealthily curated online and offline networks of influence. While a few big events like the US’ 2016 election and the UK’s Brexit helped bring this meddling to light, many remained unaware or unwilling to accept that Putin’s disinformation machine was influencing them on a wide range of issues. Almost overnight, the …

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