Thu, Jun 29, 2023
The disinformation landscape in West Africa and beyond
A look at West Africa’s information environment, with particular emphasis on local and international disinformation campaigns targeting the region and beyond.
Wed, Jun 28, 2023
Yevgeny Prigozhin: A history of violence and propaganda around the world
Yevgeny Prigozhin captured global attention with his mutiny in Russia; the DFRLab has tracked his efforts around the world for over half a decade.
Thu, May 11, 2023
Dubious Moroccan Facebook and Twitter accounts boost content critical of journalist Omar Radi and European Parliament
European Parliament’s condemnation of Morocco’s media crackdowns results in suspicious cross-platform amplification of pro-Moroccan response
Mon, Apr 17, 2023
Malware masquerading as Google Bard ads targets millions of Facebook users
Perpetrators presented hijacked pages as Google’s AI service and convinced Facebook users, including a Georgian TV network, to download malicious software
Wed, Apr 5, 2023
Anti-LGBTQ+ campaigns spread on Arabic social media
The World Cup fueled online and offline campaigns promoting anti-LGBTQ sentiment and hateful rhetoric
by Dina Sadek
Thu, Mar 30, 2023
Anti-Taiwan influence operation shows shift in tactics
Inauthentic assets amplified content to more than 1,300 Facebook groups, with the apparent goal of dividing Taiwanese society and undermining its democracy
by Feng-Kai Lin
Fri, Mar 24, 2023
Russia-friendly media outlets in Global South frame French anti-government protest as anti-NATO
Russian state media coverage of protest in Paris picked up by outlets across the Global South
Thu, Mar 9, 2023
Seven steps to spread a conspiracy: How Russia promoted weapons trade allegations
Kremlin sources planted and amplified fake stories about Western weapons destined for Ukraine being sold in Germany
Wed, Mar 1, 2023
Networks of pro-Kremlin Telegram channels spread disinformation at a global scale
Three networks comprising fifty-six channels targeted Telegram users in twenty countries and ten languages
Sat, Feb 18, 2023
Russian War Report: Failed Russian push on Vuhledar results in losses as Moscow increases troops
Vuhledar, a town connecting the northern and southern flanks, has been under an unsuccessful attack from Russian forces for two weeks.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Jan 27, 2023
Russian War Report: Pro-Kremlin sources amplify forged diplomatic letters targeting Ukrainian refugees
As Russian shelling of Ukranian forces and civilian infrastructure continues, Ukraine receives the first of many tanks promised by NATO allies.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Wed, Nov 30, 2022
Analizando el volumen de las narrativas del Kremlin dirigidas al mundo hispanohablante
La interacción con los contenidos de RT en español disminuyó en Facebook, pero continúa floreciendo en Twitter
