The @DFRLab finds massive use of #Telegram by UK’s #TRRmedia to spread #disinformation about the #US2020elections. To increase their follower base #TRRmedia, amplified the Trump follower's narrative about the elections being rigged. medium.com
Reach:
The posts spread to millions of people and resulted in thousands of new followers to TRR Media’s social media accounts.
Effect: Created a negative narrative among other social media platform, that by amplifying disinformation and fake news, follower base can be increased.
The posts spread to millions of people and resulted in thousands of new followers to TRR Media’s social media accounts.
Effect: Created a negative narrative among other social media platform, that by amplifying disinformation and fake news, follower base can be increased.
What we learnt:
There is a definitive shift toward encrypted or smaller platforms where the messaging is both more vile and violent", and because of the increased level of encryption, it is difficult for authorities to keep a check on these platforms.
There is a definitive shift toward encrypted or smaller platforms where the messaging is both more vile and violent", and because of the increased level of encryption, it is difficult for authorities to keep a check on these platforms.
What we can do:
Keeping ourselves aware and educated is the best way to avoid these disinformation campaigns.
Word of Caution:
Avoid making your opinions based on some viral videos or posts.
Keeping ourselves aware and educated is the best way to avoid these disinformation campaigns.
Word of Caution:
Avoid making your opinions based on some viral videos or posts.
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