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

by Emerson T. Brooking

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