Crippling Cyberattacks, Disinformation Top Concerns for Election Day

Cyber-researchers weigh in on what concerns them the most as the U.S. heads into the final weekend before the presidential election — and they also highlight the positives. Continue reading Crippling Cyberattacks, Disinformation Top Concerns for Election Day

DDoS attack on US Health agency part of coordinated campaign

It coincided with a disinformation campaign carried out via SMS, email and social media claiming that national quarantine was imminent. Continue reading DDoS attack on US Health agency part of coordinated campaign

FBI director warns of sustained Russian disinformation threat

Russia is still using social media in a sustained campaign to dabble in US affairs, according to FBI director Chris Wray. Continue reading FBI director warns of sustained Russian disinformation threat

Undercover reporter tells all after working for a Polish troll farm

Together with her troll colleagues, she managed 200 fake social profiles, promoted clients’ products, and trolled their competitors. Continue reading Undercover reporter tells all after working for a Polish troll farm