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Report Highlights:
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group identified a Russian hybrid espionage operation called UNC5812 in September 2024, using a Telegram persona named "Civil Defense" to distribute malware targeting Ukrainian military recruits.
Wired reported that, despite significant efforts to moderate content, political pressure after the 2022 midterms led to harassment of disinformation researchers, forcing reputable organizations like the Stanford Internet Observatory to shut down.
A Jamestown Foundation article highlighted that disinformation played a key role following the 26th October parliamentary elections in Georgia, with the ruling Georgian Dream party declaring victory amid widespread accusations of fraud.
According to Politico, the Global Engagement Center (GEC) is at risk of losing its congressional authorization by the end of the year, threatening its ability to counteract state-sponsored disinformation at a critical time.
Wired revealed that after his release from federal prison, Steve Bannon quickly resumed his War Room podcast with a focus on spreading disinformation in preparation for the upcoming presidential election.
The EEAS Press and information team published guidelines aimed at equipping teachers and educators in Albania with effective strategies to combat disinformation and enhance student digital literacy.