How to spot a cyberbot – five tips to keep your device safe
How to know if your computers are infected for use in a distributed denial of service attack.
Jan. 18, 2023 • ~8 min
How many bots are on Twitter? The question is difficult to answer and misses the point
Elon Musk’s focus on the number of bots on Twitter, whether genuine or a distraction, does little to address the problems of misinformation and spam. A pair of social media experts explain why.
May 23, 2022 • ~8 min
Elon Musk's comments about Twitter don't square with the social media platform's reality
Elon Musk has an idea of what ails Twitter and what needs to be done to fix it. The problem is his assumptions are wrong.
May 3, 2022 • ~8 min
Elon Musk's plans for Twitter could make its misinformation problems worse
Twitter, more than other social media platforms, fosters real-time discussion about events as they unfold. That could change now that Musk has gained control of the company.
April 25, 2022 • ~9 min
Elon Musk's bid spotlights Twitter's unique role in public discourse – and what changes might be in store
Twitter, more than other social media platforms, fosters real-time discussion about events as they unfold. That could change if Musk gains control of the company.
April 15, 2022 • ~8 min
Disinformation is spreading beyond the realm of spycraft to become a shady industry – lessons from South Korea
Disinformation is being privatized around the world. This new industry is built on a dangerous combination of cheap labor, high-tech algorithms and emotional national narratives.
Nov. 15, 2021 • ~9 min
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