Intent is to spread false information in an attempt to discredit the electoral process and undermine confidence in U.S. democratic institutions. Keep Reading
Frustrated law enforcement agencies took to social media to dispel the rumors and plead with the public to stop tying up their valuable resources and making first responders' jobs more difficult with false reports as the fires continue to spread. Keep Reading
Social media research group Graphika published today a 120-page report [PDF] unmasking a new Russian information operation of which very little has been known so far. Keep Reading
It provides factual information to counteract inaccurate claims and provides simple steps you can take to fact check information and minimize the risk of spreading false or misleading content. Keep Reading
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, China’s state-backed information operations have been following Russia’s playbook for spreading disinformation, an expert on the subject told a panel on Monday. Keep Reading
Top names in various sectors of the homeland mission discuss what they see facing our country in the year ahead. Keep Reading
The spread of false information during disasters "can cause confusion, inundate government resources, be used by malicious actors to scam/steal, and even create physical threats." Keep Reading
The iconic Doomsday Clock symbolizing the gravest perils facing humankind is now closer to midnight than at any point since its creation in 1947. Keep Reading
"Fake news,” intentionally and unintentionally disseminated, is our primary national security threat. So test yourself. Keep Reading
Veterans often seem an easy target due to their high level of trustworthiness, the older age of veterans, and the emotional attachment many Americans feel for the group. Keep Reading
Our adversaries are engineering the way information is being received. They are providing an alternative way of understanding the facts. Keep Reading
The DFRLab found evidence to suggest a portion of the hashtag traffic was driven by bot-like accounts with three of the key indicators of bot-like activity. Keep Reading
It's important to emphasize the differences between illusion and reality, which could help fight Moscow's influence on radical groups in the United States. Keep Reading
Election security also means outreach to Americans, he said at CISA summit, to hit disinformation campaigns. Keep Reading
The threat from bots, which are fake or automated social media accounts, is nothing new, but the hashtags have revived a debate over how prevalent bots actually are. Keep Reading
Those who accept dishonesty on face value have consciously abdicated their responsibility as a citizen. Keep Reading
There is no single tactic or effort that will effectively mitigate this threat; we must immediately work together. Keep Reading
Political organizations associated with Russian strategic aims have also promoted skepticism toward the scientific validity of vaccines. Keep Reading