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Tue, Mar 31, 2020
The “People’s Quarantine” — Belarusians promote social distancing despite Lukashenko’s ignorance
Belarusian society is managing self-quarantine despite lack of nationwide measures to prevent spread ofCOVID-19
Wed, Feb 26, 2020
Anonymous Ukrainian Telegram channels serve as gateways to fringe media
Allegations against former Ukrainian MP on anonymous Telegram channels made way to fringe media and other MPs’ Telegram channels
Tue, Feb 25, 2020
Anonymous pro-Russian Telegram channels target protests in Belarus
Amid ongoing economic integration talks between Russia and Belarus, eight channels attacked opponents of integration and spread pro-Kremlin narratives
Mon, Dec 2, 2019
Ukrainian media jump the gun on Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap
Anonymous Telegram channels were the source of unsubstantiated reports of the supposed exchange
Mon, Aug 19, 2019
How a “Political Astroturfing” App Coordinates Pro-Israel Influence Operations
Pro-Israel messages broadcast during May 4–5 Hamas terror attacks and IDF air strikes offer new insights into reach of the Act.IL app’s social media manipulation
Tue, Aug 13, 2019
Anonymous Messenger Apps and Drug Distribution in Ukraine
With increased anonymity, secure messaging apps have allowed illicit drug distribution networks to flourish in Ukraine
Sun, Aug 11, 2019
How Not to Vote: Inaccurate Voting Instructions in India
Viral WhatsApp message prior to Indian elections provided local social media users incorrect voting instructions
