Digital Policy
Thu, Dec 21, 2023
DFRLab research highlights from 2023
From the war in Ukraine to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the DFRLab's international team of researchers investigated information operations and online harms around the world
Fri, Dec 15, 2023
Russian War Report: Putin to run for re-election in annexed regions of Ukraine
The Central Election Commission confirmed the possibility of holding presidential elections in illegally annexed Ukrainian territories.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Wed, Dec 6, 2023
Learning more about platforms from the first Digital Services Act transparency disclosures
An analysis of platform reporting on content moderation teams' language skills
Fri, Dec 1, 2023
#AtlanticDebrief – How will the OSA be implemented? | A Debrief from Melanie Dawes
An #AtlanticDebrief with Ofcom Chief Executive Dame Melanie Dawes covering the Online Safety Act and regulatory guidance on illegal harms. In partnership with the Atlantic Council's Europe Center.
Thu, Nov 16, 2023
Russian War Report: Desperate for recruits, Russia offers one million rubles to join its military
The Russian army is struggling to fund equipment and recruit as they host fundraisers and recruitment drives offering pledges of one million rubl
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
As Israel and Hamas go to war, the Digital Services Act faces its first major test
The EU’s first actions in the context of the conflict will inevitably set standards for this landmark law’s long-term impact
Thu, Oct 5, 2023
Quiet part out loud: Rules of the internet and the 2023 Internet Governance Forum
A breakdown of the 2023 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and the competing factions vying for the future rules of the internet.
Thu, Oct 5, 2023
Russian War Report: Civilian cafe attacked and a fake Ukrainian news site is exposed
A suspicious website impersonating a Ukrainian news agency accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukrainian leadership of corruption and misusing aid provided by the United States.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Wed, Oct 4, 2023
Suspicious Twitter accounts promote Saudi Arabia, call for reinstating Saud Al-Qahtani
Network amplified content calling for Twitter to reinstate Saud Al-Qahtani, accused of orchestrating Jamal Khashoggi’s killing in 2018
by Dina Sadek
Thu, Aug 17, 2023
Russian War Report: Tensions escalate in the Black Sea as the Russian navy forcefully inspects a civilian cargo ship
Russia escalated tensions beyond Ukraine again this week when its navy forcibly inspected and fired warning shots at a civilian cargo ship.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Mon, Aug 14, 2023
Protecting point-to-point messaging apps: Understanding Telegram, WeChat, and WhatsApp in the United States
A year-long project on protecting users' data and privacy that analyzes the growing use of point-to-point messaging platforms in the United States and the implications their design and governing policies have for user privacy and free speech.
by Iria Puyosa
Thu, Aug 3, 2023
Russian War Report: Drones target central Moscow skyscrapers
Drone strikes hit central Moscow this week killing none but damaging a skyscraper. Meanwhile, TGStat has restricted access to a Telegram channel that tracks Russian casualties.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab