Digital Forensic Research Lab
Wed, Dec 31, 2025
The DFRLab reflects on 2025
The DFRLab's 2025 investigations expose global attempts to undermine democracies, erode public trust, and weaponize emerging technologies.
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
Tue, Dec 23, 2025
Moldovan ‘Traitors’ portal linked to Russian cybercrime group
Anti-PAS online smear campaign linked to sanctioned Russian actor
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
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
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
Fri, Nov 28, 2025
Pro-Kremlin actors seed narratives to undermine Western military aid to Ukraine
Alleged hack-and-leak operations were used to amplify cross-platform narratives seeking to destabilize Ukraine's relationship with Western allies.
by Iryna Adam
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
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.
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.
Wed, Sep 24, 2025
Paid to post: Russia-linked ‘digital army’ seeks to undermine Moldovan election
Russia-linked operation active since at least 2024 is using paid 'activists' to target Moldovan vote
Tue, Sep 23, 2025
Sanctioned Russian actor linked to new media outlet targeting Moldova
REST is linked to the Russian threat actor Rybar, which targets EU countries, along with Moldova
by Jakub Kubś and Eto Buziashvili
