Cybersecurity
Fri, Apr 14, 2023
Russian War Report: Russian army presses on in Bakhmut despite losses
Bakhmut remains a major conflict zone with dozens of attacks on Ukrainian forces there, despite Russian forces sustaining heavy losses.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Wed, Mar 29, 2023
What to expect from the world’s democratic tech alliance as the Summit for Democracy unfolds
Ahead of the Biden administration’s second Summit for Democracy, stakeholders from the Freedom Online Coalition gave a sneak peek at what to expect on the global effort to protect online rights and freedoms.
by Katherine Walla
Wed, Mar 29, 2023
Wendy Sherman on the United States’ priorities as it takes the helm of the Freedom Online Coalition
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman outlined the priorities for the world's democratic tech alliance, from protecting fundamental freedoms online to building resilience against digital authoritarianism.
by Atlantic Council
Mon, Feb 27, 2023
A Parallel Terrain: Public-Private Defense of the Ukrainian Information Environment
The information environment is a key domain through which the war in Ukraine is being contested. By better understanding the key role that private tech companies play in this domain, the USs and Ukraine can better prepare for future threats.
by Emma Schroeder* and Sean Dack
Thu, Dec 22, 2022
2022 at the DFRLab: a year in review
In 2022, the Digital Forensic Research Lab investigated online harms and documented stories of resilience from Ukraine to Uvalde.
by Andy Carvin
Wed, Dec 7, 2022
The White House’s new deputy cyber director: Tech’s challenges are society’s challenges
Camille Stewart Gloster, the inaugural deputy national cyber director for technology and ecosystem security, spoke at the DFRLab's 360/StratCom about her newly created office's ambitious agenda to address a wide scope of cyber challenges.
by Nick Fouriezos
Wed, Dec 7, 2022
The call for coordinated action for a free, open, and interoperable internet
The DFRLab, as part of its annual 360/StratCom event, convened a discussion about the FOC, including the need to coordinate action to protect a free, open, secure, and interoperable internet.
by Erika Hsu
Tue, Dec 6, 2022
An introduction to the Freedom Online Coalition
The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) is comprised of thirty-four member countries committed to advancing Internet freedom and human rights online.
Fri, May 20, 2022
Russian War Report: Russian forces use incendiary munitions in Mariupol
New photo and video evidence suggests that the Russian military continues to use incendiary and cluster munitions against Ukrainian forces.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Mon, Apr 4, 2022
Russian War Report: Kremlin claims Bucha massacre was staged by Ukraine
Civilians have been found dead, many with their hands bound and simply left on the street, in Bucha. Despite the evidence, the Kremlin is trying to cover it up through disinformation and confusion.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Mar 18, 2022
Russian War Report: Russia sends military contractors from Georgian breakaway region to Ukraine
Military contractors from South Ossetia, Belarus' hesitancy to send troops, VPN's, the dilemma US tech companies face over Russian citizens' access, and more.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Mon, Feb 28, 2022
Russian War Report: Russia retaliates against anti-war celebrities as social platforms crack down on Russian media
Meta, Patreon, and Twitter are taking action against Russian accounts, while Russian celebrities are facing pushback for their views, according to the Council's open-source researchers.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab