Romanian prosecutors revealed a Russian scheme using cyberattacks and disinformation to boost a pro-Kremlin candidate, sparking political chaos https://t.co/zFuiuVuuGX ...

Thank you, Governor. Bo Mason, Commissioner for the Utah Department of Public Safety. If you look up to the top left, you'll see the the building where the shooter um was proned out in the top left corner.We'll go ahead and play that video and I'll narrate as we walk through that. So, here you see that the suspect ran behind that upper upper building. He's going to come out on the right, moves to this far right corner. As he does, he's going to climb off the edge and then drop down to the ground.As he did t ...

Disinformation around foreigners is rampant online in Japan, writes @GearoidReidy, filling the vacuum left by an absence of a national discussion on immigration (via @opinion) https://t.co/sQnuO4XHSx ...

Public Health Concerns - The appointment of individuals who undermine science and prioritize other interests over public health is a betrayal and a national security issue [3] - Misinformation and disinformation surrounding public health issues, including vaccines and the pandemic, contribute to vaccine hesitancy and distrust in government [5] - Undermining public health recommendations and limiting access to critical vaccines poses a significant danger with long-term impacts [11] Healthcare System and Trust - Trust in public health is linked to trust in the healthcare system, highlighting the need to improve healthcare accessibility [8] - Addressing healthcare affordability and accessibility issues, such as the cost of insulin, is crucial for building public trust in healthcare and public health initiatives [8] - Guaranteeing universal access to healthcare is essential for winning public support for public health measures, including vaccinations and pandemic responses [9] Addressing Misinformation - It is important to focus on what the industry stands for, rather than solely opposing misinformation, and to advocate for science-based policies [6] - Corporations involved in producing vaccines and pharmaceuticals should not be allowed to unduly influence regulations, as this can erode public trust [6][7] - Public health officials need to acknowledge the challenges and concerns people have regarding the healthcare system to rebuild trust [10]

RT Matt Goodwin (@GoodwinMJ)Outrageous. Lawyers for the Epping Hotel have argued “the perceived risk” of housing illegal migrants is being “fuelled by disinformation on social media”. A reminder:—the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl by an Ethiopian asylum-seeker in Epping, who said he wanted to make “Jamaican babies”, is not “disinformation”—the kidnap, strangulation and r*pe of a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton is not “disinformation”—the r*pe of a 12-year-old by a Syrian illegal migrant in Birmingham is ...

now we fight back ⚔️Real America's Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice):BRAINWASHING THROUGH THE USAID MEDIA LITERACY SCAM“DHS, the Department of Education, the State Department, and USAID…all providing funding…and using ‘digital literacy’ as a way to ‘combat disinformation.’ This goes back to the 2016 election...” - @MikeBenzCyber details. https://t.co/3ajZiP8yYq ...

Geopolitical Risk - Disinformation campaigns are targeting Moldova's president and her party [1] - Russia is orchestrating electoral interference, with disinformation being one of ten types [1]

Economic Data & Trust - Concerns arise regarding the potential manipulation of economic data by government leaders, drawing parallels to situations in Greece, China, and Argentina where data fudging led to negative market consequences [3][4] - The integrity of economic statistics and the rule of law are crucial for maintaining foreign investment and business confidence in the United States [6][16] - A strong, independent civil service is essential for producing reliable economic data, a factor that has historically distinguished the US from other countries [6][7] Political Influence & Data Revision - Revisions to economic numbers are a normal occurrence across different presidential administrations [1] - Accusations of rigged numbers, particularly concerning pre-election job reports, are demonstrably false, as the report prior to the election was notably poor [12][13][18] - The politicization of economic data undermines confidence in the US economy and its institutions [15][16] Market Impact & Investor Confidence - Economists express fears that manipulating economic data could lead the US towards instability similar to Latin American countries [5] - Distorting economic data can trigger a revolt from world markets, as seen in Argentina [4] - If businesses and investors lose faith in the accuracy of US economic data and the rule of law, it could negatively impact investment decisions [7] Media & Disinformation - The media is criticized for allowing false statements regarding economic data to go unchallenged [17][18] - The spread of disinformation about economic numbers can mislead the public and erode trust in institutions [19] Job Market Analysis - The job report prior to the November election showed an increase of only 12,000 jobs, indicating a weak job market [13] - The disconnect between reported economic conditions and how people are "feeling it" (experiencing the economy) is a key issue [9]

Conflict Analysis & Disinformation - The report highlights the presence of significant suffering in Gaza, emphasizing the need for empathy and change while also acknowledging the existence of viral disinformation [1] - The analysis points out instances where images are misrepresented to trigger emotional responses, such as using old images of Palestinian children to depict current starvation [5][6] - The report suggests that emotional reactions to media content should be approached with caution, as manipulation may be at play [7] Media & Information Control - The report criticizes the Israeli government's decision to not allow Western journalists into Gaza, which affects the accuracy and completeness of information dissemination [9] - It acknowledges that Hamas controls the information and footage coming out of Gaza, making it the primary source for international media [11] Political & Diplomatic Considerations - The report notes that Hamas's refusal to make concessions and agree to ceasefire deals is emboldened when the world turns against Israel [13] - It suggests that Netanyahu is trying to appease radical elements within his party, which is detrimental to both Israelis and Palestinians [14] - The report mentions the UK's statement regarding the recognition of Palestine if Israel does not make changes, viewing it as a form of political theater [14] Peace & Future Prospects - The report expresses hope for a peaceful resolution where both Israelis and Palestinians can live in security, emphasizing that this future cannot include Hamas [15] - The report indicates that many Gazans oppose Hamas and desire an end to the war, urging the international community to hold Hamas accountable [15]

RT Allum Bokhari (@AllumBokhari)The UK & US governments paid over $10m to YouTubers for covert foreign propaganda.Central and Eastern Europe were key targets.At least one election influence attempt has been confirmed in Slovakia.All in the name of "countering disinformation."Details below 🧵👇 ...