Intelligence, information warfare, cyber warfare, electronic warfare – what they are and how Russia is using them in Ukraine

From jamming satellite signals to spreading disinformation, Russia’s military has sophisticated technologies it’s bringing to the battlefield in Ukraine.

Justin Pelletier, Professor of Practice of Computing Security, Rochester Institute of Technology • conversation
March 1, 2022 ~7 min

Russia has been at war with Ukraine for years – in cyberspace

Troop buildups and diplomatic negotiations highlight the threat of a major land war in Europe. In cyberspace, Russia has been attacking Ukrainian infrastructure and government operations for years.

Maggie Smith, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, United States Military Academy West Point • conversation
Feb. 7, 2022 ~9 min


Russia could unleash disruptive cyberattacks against the US – but efforts to sow confusion and division are more likely

Russia probably has the means to attack US electrical grids and otherwise create havoc but probably won’t go that far. Instead, watch for disinformation aimed at undermining the US and NATO.

Justin Pelletier, Professor of Practice of Computing Security, Rochester Institute of Technology • conversation
Jan. 26, 2022 ~9 min

What will 2022 bring in the way of misinformation on social media? 3 experts weigh in

Misinformation will continue to strain society in 2022 as the lines between misinformation and political speech blur, cynicism grows and the lack of regulation allows misinformation to flourish.

Ethan Zuckerman, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Communication, and Information, UMass Amherst • conversation
Dec. 27, 2021 ~9 min

COVID-19 vaccines for children: How parents are influenced by misinformation, and how they can counter it

Pediatricians and other health care providers can take some concrete steps toward building trust and counteracting anti-vaccination misinformation.

Maya Ragavan, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences • conversation
Dec. 15, 2021 ~9 min

Tackling COVID disinformation with empathy and conversation

Living with someone who believes in anti-vaccination misinformation can tear families apart, say experts.

Philipp Schmid, Postdoctoral researcher in the Horizon 2020 project, Universität Erfurt • conversation
Dec. 9, 2021 ~6 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.

K. Hazel Kwon, Associate Professor of Journalism and Digital Audiences, Arizona State University • conversation
Nov. 15, 2021 ~9 min

On Twitter, fossil fuel companies' climate misinformation is subtle – here's what I'm seeing during COP26

Misinformation about climate change has been spreading in other ways, and social media companies have been reluctant to stop it.

Jill Hopke, Associate professor, DePaul University • conversation
Nov. 10, 2021 ~9 min


Facebook has a misinformation problem, and is blocking access to data about how much there is and who is affected

Not knowing how many posts people see on social media overall or where specific types of content get concentrated is keeping researchers in the dark about misinformation.

Ethan Zuckerman, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Communication, and Information, University of Massachusetts Amherst • conversation
Nov. 2, 2021 ~12 min

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified that the company's algorithms are dangerous – here's how they can manipulate you

You have evolved to tap into the wisdom of the crowds. But on social media, your cognitive biases can lead you astray, something organized disinformation campaigns count on.

Filippo Menczer, Luddy Distinguished Professor of Informatics and Computer Science, Indiana University • conversation
Oct. 7, 2021 ~10 min

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