Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, May 19, 2023
Reports of alleged weapons deal between Egypt and Russia heighten conspiracy theories on Arabic social media
Leaked US intelligence document alleging secret weapons deal between Egypt and Russia sparks conspiracy theories about America’s interests in Egypt
by Dina Sadek
Mon, May 15, 2023
What is driving the adoption of Chinese surveillance technology in Africa?
When examining the proliferation of Chinese surveillance systems and cyber capabilities in Africa, research disproportionately focuses on the motivations and ambitions of the supplier. This perspective, while it highlights Chinese diplomatic ambitions and corporate opportunities, ignores local features that drive the adoption of Chinese surveillance tools.
by Bulelani Jili
Fri, May 12, 2023
Russian War Report: Russia wages an invisible war with radar waves and Russian music across borders
Russian surveillance has increased on Ukraine's border. Meanwhile a museum in Estonia hung a large poster depicting Putin as a war criminal.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Fri, May 12, 2023
A Russian footprint in Moldovan regional elections
Pro-Russian Telegram channels attempt to influence the voting process in Moldova's Gagauzia Autonomous Territory
Thu, May 11, 2023
Dubious Moroccan Facebook and Twitter accounts boost content critical of journalist Omar Radi and European Parliament
European Parliament’s condemnation of Morocco’s media crackdowns results in suspicious cross-platform amplification of pro-Moroccan response
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Fri, May 5, 2023
Russian War Report: Prigozhin threatens Wagner withdrawal from Bakhmut
Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin threatened to withdraw forces from Bakhmut following conflict with Russian military leadership over resources.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Thu, May 4, 2023
Jordan’s digital crackdowns target media and human rights activists
Jordanian authorities monitor and harass journalists and activists to control the information environment
by Dina Sadek
Fri, Apr 28, 2023
Russian War Report: Updated Google Earth imagery details destruction in Mariupol
New satellite imagery reveals the extent of the Russian bombing of Mariupol that occurred in late March 2022.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Thu, Apr 27, 2023
Iran-linked website targets Georgia’s ethnic Azerbaijani community with anti-West content
Iran-based website aimed at ethnic Azerbaijanis in Georgia publishes narratives supporting Russia and Hezbollah
by Sopo Gelava
Thu, Apr 27, 2023
Facebook sources targeting Georgia’s Azerbaijani minority reflect pro-West outlook
A DFRLab review of Facebook pages popular among Georgia's Azerbaijani ethnic minority finds pro-West sentiments, including towards the EU, NATO and Ukraine
Tue, Apr 25, 2023
حسابات تويتر مشبوهة تضخم بشكل مصطنع صورة زعيم الميليشيات السودانية وسط النزاع المسلح
شبكة حسابات استخدمت محتوى منسوخ للترويج لسرديات مساندة لقوات الدعم السريع ومحمد حمدان "حميدتي" دقلو
Tue, Apr 25, 2023
حسابات تويتر يشتبه بأنها مسروقة تروّج للقوى السودانية شبه العسكرية
اكثر من ٠ ٠ ٩ حساب تدعم تغريدات قوة الدعم السريع السودانية وقائدها محمد حمدان "حميدتي" دقلو، مع اندلاع الصراع المسلح في السودان
