Russian propaganda operation is targeting Western news websites

clock • 2 min read
Russian propaganda operation is targeting Western news websites
Image:

Russian propaganda operation is targeting Western news websites

Researchers have found unusual behaviour associated with some accounts posting pro-Russia content

Pro-Kremlin internet trolls are targeting reader comment sections on British and other Western media websites as part of a 'major influence operation' to distort public opinion and spread propagand...

To continue reading this article...

Join Computing

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, analysis and opinion from the technology industry
  • Receive important and breaking news in our daily newsletter
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes
  • Join live member only interviews with IT leaders at the ‘IT Lounge’; your chance to ask your burning tech questions and have them answered
  • Access to the Computing Delta hub providing market intelligence and research
  • Receive our members-only newsletter with exclusive opinion pieces from senior IT Leaders

Join now

 

Already a Computing member?

Login

You may also like
Russia's AI-powered election interference efforts stalled, says Meta

Threats and Risks

But social media giant remains vigilant about evolving risks posed by AI

clock 18 August 2024 • 3 min read
British submarine software outsourced to Russia, Belarus

Threats and Risks

Experts warn code could be exploited to target the UK's naval capabilities

clock 05 August 2024 • 3 min read
Russia-linked brute-force attacks trying to compromise European networks, report

Threats and Risks

Threat actors are leveraging Microsoft Infrastructure to mask their activities

clock 29 July 2024 • 3 min read
Most read
01

UK signs AI agreement with EU and USA

05 September 2024 • 2 min read
02
03
04

Why do you need an AI PC strategy?

04 September 2024 • 2 min read

Sign up to our newsletter

The best news, stories, features and photos from the day in one perfectly formed email.

More on Threats and Risks

Researchers ID security risks in GenAI development platforms

Researchers ID security risks in GenAI development platforms

Exposes sensitive company data

clock 29 August 2024 • 2 min read
Chinese hacking gang targets ISPs via Versa flaw

Chinese hacking gang targets ISPs via Versa flaw

Attacks believed to be geared toward intelligence gathering

Kyle Alspach
clock 28 August 2024 • 3 min read
No honour among ransomware thieves: affiliates' trust craters after takedown

No honour among ransomware thieves: affiliates' trust craters after takedown

Law enforcement action and exit scams have damaged the big gangs' brands

John Leonard
clock 22 August 2024 • 3 min read