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How Can Hamas Capitalize on the Gaza Conflict for Information Warfare?

Reynolds Alex1 year ago08 mins

State-Sponsored Information Operations Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict As the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies, researchers are closely monitoring potential state-sponsored information operations. So far, no significant coordinated cyber activity has been identified, but experts anticipate an increase in attacks as the situation continues to unfold. John Hultquist, chief analyst for Mandiant Intelligence at Google Cloud, warns of the…

China’s AI-Powered Propaganda Machine: A Disturbing Path to Viral Influence

Reynolds Alex1 year ago010 mins

China‘s Use of AI for Online Propaganda: A Growing Concern The Advancement of Chinese Influence Operations In recent years, Chinese state-affiliated hacking groups have made significant advancements in utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to generate content for viral online propaganda, specifically targeting social networks in the United States and other democracies. Researchers from the Microsoft Threat…

Cyber Espionage: Hackers Exploit Breached App to Spread Anti-Iranian Government Propaganda

Morgan Sarah1 year ago08 mins

Geopolitics Hackers Push Anti-Iranian Government Messages to Millions Via Breached App By | September 1, 2023 An Iranian-focused hacking group known as Black Reward has carried out a new attack, this time targeting a popular financial services app used by millions of Iranians for digital transactions. The group, which has a history of targeting the…

Unraveling the Strategic Blueprint: Analyzing Russia’s Hybrid War in Ukraine

Emma Thompson1 year ago09 mins

Russian Threat Actors Expand Cyber Warfare Tactics in Ukraine Conflict Introduction As the war in Ukraine enters its second year, the conflict has not only been fought on the ground but also in the digital space. Russian threat actors have increasingly utilized cyber weapons, influence operations, and propaganda campaigns to further their objectives in Ukraine….