Politics & Diplomacy
Fri, Dec 9, 2022
Russian War Report: Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels promote news of TV Rain losing broadcasting license in Latvia
The Latvian National Electronic Media Council revoked the broadcasting license of TV Rain, an independent Russian television channel, citing threats to Latvian national security.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
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, Dec 2, 2022
Russian War Report: Russian Telegram channel spreads digitally modified photo of Poland’s prime minister
Russian Telegram channels disseminated a manipulated photo showing Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at a monument during his visit to Ukraine.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Nov 18, 2022
Election fraud narratives surge on Brazilian Twitter following Bolsonaro defeat
#BrazilWasStolen hashtag spreads across Twitter and other platforms.
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
How inauthentic Facebook accounts targeted detained Moroccan journalists
Facebook removed a network of user accounts with potential links to Morocco-based campaign de-platformed in 2021
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Nov 11, 2022
Russian War Report: Ukrainians celebrate in Kherson as Russia evacuates the city
As Russian forces retreat from Kherson, Ukrainians celebrate online and in-person. While the overall status of the withdrawal remains in flux, today’s footage shows Russia is no longer in control of the central parts of Kherson.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Wed, Nov 9, 2022
China spearheads social media campaign to attack civil society in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party targets opposition figures with Chinese government assistance.
Mon, Oct 31, 2022
Russian War Report: Heavy fighting expected in Kherson as Prigozhin aims to boost Wagner operations
Heavy fighting expected in Kherson, while disinformation on Facebook continues. The Polish Senate also declares Russia a terrorist regime.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, Oct 28, 2022
Pro-Kremlin media praise Putin’s leadership overseeing nuclear drills
Kremlin media emphasized Putin’s leadership role conducting annual Grom nuclear drills.
Fri, Oct 21, 2022
Russian War Report: Wagner sends vehicles to Kherson while Iran increases military support
Wagner Group has been reported in Ukraine assisting Russian forces in fighting and fortifying positions in the Donbas.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
Footage raises additional questions about Wagner presence in Sudan
Videos allegedly show Wagner personnel training Sudanese Army and RSF paramilitary forces.
Fri, Oct 14, 2022
Pro-Kremlin influencers reignite Zelenskyy “green screen” theory
Narrative recycles old footage of the Ukrainian president recording a hologram to allege he fled the country