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2020-07-22

The British Government 'badly underestimated' Russian Political Interference

A critical official Parliamentary Report says that the UK government made no effort to investigate Russian interference in its democratic processes.

2020-07-13

Facebook: Hate Speech, Fake News & Bias

An audit Facebook itself commissioned found "serious setbacks" that led to failures on issues including hate speech, misinformation and bias.

2020-07-14

Fake News & Democracy In The Philippines

Legitimate news organisations are struggling to adapt to rapid technological change and tough economic circumstances in the Fake News era.

2020-07-10

Fake News Promotes Extremism

The US Department of Homeland Security says social media fills the void for socially isolated individuals and amplifies violent extremism.

2020-07-03

Hong Kongers Erase Their Digital Footprints

Hong Kong residents hurry to alter their digital footprints or remove their presence entirely from social media to escape new Chinese security law.

2020-07-03

Police First Hack Then Demolish Organised Crime Gangs

Police arrest 800 people across Europe after shutting down the encrypted EncroChat platform, used by organised crime groups for drug deals.

2020-07-01

LinkedIn ‘Job Offers’ Targeted Aerospace & Military Personnel

A malware campaign used LinkedIn spear-phishing messages posing as recruiters to steal data from the military and aerospace executives.

2020-06-24

Fake Qantas Facebook Page Promises Free Flights

Qantas has been at the centre of a scam on Facebook after free first class flights were offered on a fake account on the social network.

2020-06-22

Twitter Is Trying To Control Propaganda

Twitter has removed tens of thousands of "state linked" accounts used by China, Russia and Turkey to promote fake news.

2020-06-15

Facebook Criticised For Workplace Suppression Controls

Facebook's Workplace is an office collaboration product with powerful tools for employers to monitor and control discussions in the workplace.

2020-06-15

Journalist Convicted of Cyber Libel

A charge of 'Cyber Libel' has been used by the Philippine Government to convict a journalist under legislation designed to control pornography.

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