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Meta stopped covert operations from Iran, China, and Romania spreading propagandaMeta stopped covert operations from Iran, China, and Romania spreading propaganda

Meta stopped covert operations from Iran, China, and Romania spreading propaganda

Meta stopped three covert operations from Iran, China, and Romania using fake accounts to spread propaganda on social media platforms.…

2 days ago
Ukraine’s cyber police dismantled a massive bot farm spreading propagandaUkraine’s cyber police dismantled a massive bot farm spreading propaganda

Ukraine’s cyber police dismantled a massive bot farm spreading propaganda

The Cyber ​​Police Department of the National Police of Ukraine dismantled a massive bot farm and seized 150,000 SIM cards.…

2 years ago
Many cyber operations conducted by Russia are yet to be publicly disclosed, says Dutch intelligenceMany cyber operations conducted by Russia are yet to be publicly disclosed, says Dutch intelligence

Many cyber operations conducted by Russia are yet to be publicly disclosed, says Dutch intelligence

Dutch intelligence revealed that many cyber operations attributed to Russia against Ukraine and NATO members have yet to be publicly…

2 years ago
The role of Social Media in modern society – Social Media Day 22 interviewThe role of Social Media in modern society – Social Media Day 22 interview

The role of Social Media in modern society – Social Media Day 22 interview

This is a transcription of an interview I had at Iran International broadcaster, I discussed about the role of social…

3 years ago
Chicago student charged with writing code to spread ISIS propagandaChicago student charged with writing code to spread ISIS propaganda

Chicago student charged with writing code to spread ISIS propaganda

US authorities arrested Thomas Osadzinski, a student at DePaul University, because he allegedly built a custom Gentoo Linux distro for…

6 years ago
Russian troll factory suspected to be behind the attack against Italian President MattarellaRussian troll factory suspected to be behind the attack against Italian President Mattarella

Russian troll factory suspected to be behind the attack against Italian President Mattarella

The Russian shadow behind the attack on Italian President Mattarella, a coordinated attack via Twitter involved hundreds of profiles inviting…

7 years ago
Twitter shared details about its strategy for fighting spam and botsTwitter shared details about its strategy for fighting spam and bots

Twitter shared details about its strategy for fighting spam and bots

Twitter provided some details on new security processes aimed at preventing malicious automation and spam. The tech giant also shared data…

7 years ago
UK GCHQ director confirmed major cyberattack on Islamic StateUK GCHQ director confirmed major cyberattack on Islamic State

UK GCHQ director confirmed major cyberattack on Islamic State

GCHQ director Jeremy Fleming announced this week that the U.K. has launched a major cyberattack on the Islamic State (IS)…

7 years ago
Facebook: Cambridge Analytica scandal affected 87 Million usersFacebook: Cambridge Analytica scandal affected 87 Million users

Facebook: Cambridge Analytica scandal affected 87 Million users

Facebook revealed on Wednesday that 87 million users have been affected by the Cambridge Analytica case, much more than 50 million users initially…

7 years ago
H1 2017 – Twitter suspended a total of 935,897 accounts for the promotion of terrorismH1 2017 – Twitter suspended a total of 935,897 accounts for the promotion of terrorism

H1 2017 – Twitter suspended a total of 935,897 accounts for the promotion of terrorism

Twitter published its Transparency Report related to H1 2017, the company suspended 935,897 accounts for the promotion of terrorism. Twitter…

8 years ago