Technology & Innovation

Abstract illustration of fragmented human profiles formed from block-like structures in dark blue and orange tones, representing the complex systems and infrastructures underlying information manipulation.

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Building a common operational picture of FIMI: Using IMS to strengthen technical attribution and disruption  

Based on a months-long working group, this report operationalizes the Information Manipulation Set (IMS) framework to strengthen the analysis, attribution, and disruption of Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI).

Disinformation Foreign Information Manipulation and Interferences (FIMI)

Sat, Jan 10, 2026

AI, memes, and hashtags: How China is battling the US online over Venezuela 

Chinese state media and inauthentic accounts promoted narratives of US decline

by Kenton Thibaut

Artificial Intelligence China

Sat, Jan 10, 2026

How Russia’s influence machine mobilized immediately after Maduro’s capture

Unable to protect an ally, Moscow's digital assets deployed narrative confusion

by Eto Buziashvili

Artificial Intelligence Disinformation

Tue, Dec 23, 2025

Kremlin-origin campaigns target Armenia with ‘Ukrainization’ narrative

As Armenia shifts its foreign policy, pro-Russia channels amplify familiar fearmongering narratives

by Sopo Gelava

Armenia Disinformation

Tue, Dec 23, 2025

Moldovan ‘Traitors’ portal linked to Russian cybercrime group

Anti-PAS online smear campaign linked to sanctioned Russian actor

by Valentin Châtelet

Artificial Intelligence Disinformation

Sun, Dec 21, 2025

How social media manipulation fuels anti-Ukraine sentiment in Poland

How inauthentic social media activity exploits political and security events to seed division between Poland and Ukraine

by Givi Gigitashvili, Sopo Gelava

Conflict Disinformation

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Shaping the Road to the AI Impact Summit in India

Examining how global governance efforts around AI intersect and what they collectively mean for the future of inclusive AI.

by Konstantinos Komaitis, Elonnai Hickock

Artificial Intelligence Europe

Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Lessons on countering foreign manipulation from Moldova’s 2025 elections

Drawing on research conducted under the FIMI Defenders for Election Integrity (FDEI) Project coordinated by FIMI-ISAC, the DFRLab provides a detailed look at the complex information environment surrounding the elections.

by Digital Forensic Research Lab

Democracy Disinformation

Fri, Nov 28, 2025

Suspicious websites amplify narratives from sanctioned Russian entities targeting Georgia

Three websites launder content from sanctioned Russian platforms and target Georgia with anti-West narratives.

by Sopo Gelava

Disinformation Economic Sanctions

Tue, Nov 11, 2025

How a forged France 24 report fueled a radioactive lie concerning France-Armenia relations

Forged media, impersonated journalists, and coordinated online networks drove a nuclear hoax targeting Armenia

by Givi Gigitashvili, Sopo Gelava

Armenia Disinformation

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

Pro-Kremlin politician weaponizes satire to engage Russian population in Estonia ahead of local elections

The posts lack a clear disclaimer indicating that they are satire and are often perceived as real news, portraying the current Estonian government in a negative light.

by Nika Aleksejeva

Disinformation Estonia

Wed, Oct 1, 2025

Targeting the faithful: Pro-Russia campaign engages Moldova’s Christian voters

A coordinated online campaign relied on Christian traditionalist and anti-EU rhetoric to mobilize voters against PAS.

by Victoria Olari, Givi Gigitashvili, Sopo Gelava

Democracy Democratic Transitions