GCHQ begins operation against Russian disinformation on COVID-19 vaccine

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GCHQ is using tools that were originally developed to tackle ISIS recruitment in its fight against disinformation

GCHQ has launched an offensive cyber-operation to counter online disinformation, allegedly originating from Russia, to cast doubts on the development of a Covid-19 vaccine. "GCHQ has been told t...

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