Tag: influence operations
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Russia Revives Influence Ops in US, Europe
Google threat hunters warn that Russia's influence operations are shifting their focus back to the US and Europe, potentially intensifying their targeting of the EU, NATO, and other key priorities. This change signals a significant increase in covert cyber operations aimed at these regions.
China's 'Peaceful Reunification' Network Exerts Global Influence
Meet the China Council for the Promotion of Peaceful National Reunification, the central hub of a global network pushing China's vision of peaceful reunification, with a web of local organisations echoing its message worldwide. This Beijing-based council, established in 1988, is the driving force behind a coordinated effort tied to the Chinese Communist Party.
China's Influence Silences Dissent in Zambia
In Zambia, a stark reality has emerged: China's growing influence is stifling dissenting voices, with critics like Michael Sata labeling the Chinese presence as parasitic rather than beneficial. The recent postponement of RightsCon, a human rights summit, has starkly illustrated this chilling effect.
China Exposes Botnet Resurgence, AI Influence Ops Targeting US
A botnet once dismantled by US law enforcement has made a stunning comeback, with over 1,500 compromised routers and IoT devices now under the control of China-nexus actors, who are using it to fuel influence campaigns and recruitment scams. This resurgence poses a significant threat, with the same group of actors still active and causing chaos.
Japan Confronts Limits of Fact-Checking in Countering Chinese Disinformation
When China's foreign minister declared Taiwan an inalienable part of China's territory, his words went viral - spreading like wildfire across state media, diplomatic dispatches, and online campaigns. Since Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took a firmer stance on Taiwan, Beijing has stepped up its disinformation game, distorting her words and making bold claims about Okinawa.
Risk Informed: New Framework Integrates Assessment into Cognitive Ops Design
In cognitive operations, risk multiplies rapidly, making every design decision a high-stakes game - which is why integrating risk assessment into Cognitive Ops Design is a crucial step that can't be ignored. By acknowledging the unpredictable ripple effects of cognitive ops, you can proactively bake risk assessment into your strategy.
Iran Outmaneuvers US in AI-Powered Meme Warfare
The White House is fighting back in meme warfare, racking up over 2 billion impressions with humorous clips from Call of Duty and SpongeBob SquarePants - but its goals differ greatly from Iran's strategic online tactics. While the US aims to energize its domestic supporters with lighthearted content, Iran is quietly shaping its own narrative.