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disinformation campaigns
Also known as: disinformation campaigns, disinformation campaign
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Strategic analysis of cyber conflicts: A game-theoretic modelling of ... securityanddefence.pl May 31, 2025 3 facts
referenceDisinformation campaigns in South Africa exploited existing social and political divisions to amplify controversial viewpoints and potentially sway voter opinions, according to Freymann and Stronski (2020).
accountIn 2019, cyber operations targeting the South African elections, allegedly conducted by Russia, involved disinformation campaigns on social media platforms aimed at influencing voter opinions and election outcomes, according to Bradshaw and Howard (2019).
accountThe 2019 cyber campaign targeting South Africa’s general elections involved the creation of numerous fake social media accounts, the spreading of divisive and inflammatory content, and attempts to manipulate online discussions about key election issues.
Entities Blocking UFO Disclosure: Dr. Steven Greer's Allegations ... substack.com Feb 21, 2025 2 facts
claimClassified documents indicate that CIA scientist Dr. Ronald Pandolfi orchestrated a disinformation campaign during the 1990s by commissioning flawed reports to discredit extraterrestrial evidence.
claimDr. Steven Greer accuses the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of orchestrating disinformation campaigns to manipulate public perception, specifically citing the agency's historical use of figures like Alex Jones to propagate 'alien threat' narratives.
Beyond Missile Deterrence: The Rise of Algorithmic Superiority trendsresearch.org Mar 16, 2026 2 facts
claimInformation warfare involves the deliberate use and manipulation of information to influence the perceptions, decision-making, and behavior of adversaries, allies, and domestic audiences through disinformation campaigns, psychological operations, perception management, and narrative shaping.
claimGenerative AI enables the rapid production of realistic but fake text, images, audio, and video, commonly referred to as deepfakes, for use in disinformation campaigns.
How NATO can integrate AI to prevail in future algorithmic warfare atlanticcouncil.org 4 days ago 2 facts
claimAdversaries can utilize generative AI to conduct large-scale, low-cost disinformation campaigns, which may include creating tailored propaganda or impersonating NATO leaders, journalists, and civil society figures to manipulate perceptions and erode NATO cohesion.
claimAdversaries target NATO publics in left-leaning governments with disinformation campaigns that frame AI-enabled capabilities as unethical 'killer robots' to reduce tech-sector cooperation.
Cyber Warfare in 2026: Trends, Threats, AI & Global Risks eccu.edu 2 days ago 2 facts
claimCyber warfare extends into the cognitive domain through the use of disinformation campaigns, social media manipulation, and deepfake technologies to influence public opinion, destabilize societies, and undermine trust in institutions.
claimInformation warfare tactics, including disinformation campaigns, social media manipulation, and deepfake technologies, exploit algorithmic amplification, confirmation bias, and the speed of digital information dissemination to influence public opinion and destabilize societies.
Navigating the Digital Battlefield - Joint Air Power Competence Centre japcc.org 2 facts
claimIran and Hezbollah jointly conduct cyber-influence operations, including disinformation campaigns and training regional proxies, by integrating local networks and expertise.
claimHezbollah’s Cyber Army (HCA) conducts cyberespionage, sabotage, and disinformation campaigns, including the Volatile Cedar campaign which targeted Israeli and Western networks to undermine trust, degrade operational capabilities, and amplify psychological pressure.
About Dr. Steven Greer shop.siriusdisclosure.com 1 fact
claimDr. Steven Greer asserts that the government and media are conducting a disinformation campaign regarding UFOs and UAPs, specifically lying about the nature of UFOs, the human capability to manufacture craft that maneuver like UFOs, and the threat level of UFOs.
How the war in Ukraine changed Russia's global standing | Brookings brookings.edu Apr 2, 2025 1 fact
claimVladimir Putin's disinformation campaign aims to garner support for his policies and narratives regarding the origins of the war against Ukraine, while simultaneously attempting to undermine Western institutions and policies.
"They'll Erase You" - Super Elites, Invention Secrecy Act, Tesla, UFOs shortform.com Jun 24, 2024 1 fact
claimSome perspectives suggest that stories of UFOs and extraterrestrial encounters could be psychological operations or disinformation campaigns rather than evidence of actual alien contact.
Steven M. Greer - Wikiquote en.wikiquote.org 1 fact
perspectiveSteven Greer asserts that an enormous and sophisticated disinformation campaign exists regarding extraterrestrial life, with at least 90 percent of public information and images selected to evoke fear and hatred of extraterrestrial beings.
Dr. Steven Greer: Unveiling the Mysteries of Aliens, UFOs, and ... latest-ufo-sightings.net 1 fact
claimSteven Greer argues that the negative portrayal of extraterrestrial encounters is the result of disinformation campaigns designed to manipulate public perception.
Strategic Autonomy or Transatlantic Dependency The EU's Evolving ... strasbourgcentre.com Aug 12, 2025 1 fact
claimThe European Union's recalibration of its strategic autonomy acknowledges new threat vectors, including hybrid warfare, cyberattacks, and disinformation campaigns, which transcend traditional military domains and require integrated responses.
Cyber Arms Race: Weaponized Artificial Intelligence Expected to ... smallwarsjournal.com Feb 9, 2026 1 fact
claimElectoral systems and disinformation campaigns will face increased targeting by hacktivists and state actors seeking to undermine trust in jurisdictions with upcoming elections.