Debunked: Viral TikTok Videos Falsely Inflate German Far-Right Party Support
Manipulated TikTok videos claiming to show massive AfD rallies in Germany have been exposed as fake content using edited footage from unrelated events. The incident highlights growing concerns about political misinformation on social media platforms during politically sensitive periods.
South Korea Battles Wave of Misinformation Following Martial Law Declaration
President Yoon Suk-yeol's martial law declaration triggered an explosion of false claims and unverified rumors across South Korean social media. While citizens actively worked to debunk misinformation, the incident highlighted ongoing challenges with information verification despite the country's high digital literacy.
EU Launches Probe into TikTok's Role in Romanian Election Interference
The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into TikTok over alleged election interference in Romania's presidential race. The probe will examine the platform's content recommendation systems and political advertising policies following concerns about coordinated manipulation during the contested election.
Russian-Linked Cyberattacks and Social Media Manipulation Target Romanian Presidential Election
Romania's presidential elections faced over 85,000 intrusion attempts targeting electoral IT infrastructure, along with coordinated social media manipulation campaigns supporting a pro-Russian candidate. Intelligence reports suggest state-sponsored actors behind sophisticated attacks, while TikTok influence operations bypass platform controls and electoral laws.
FBI Takes Down Russian AI-Powered Bot Farm in Major Disinformation Campaign Bust
The FBI has successfully disrupted a sophisticated Russian AI-powered bot operation that used advanced software to spread propaganda across social media platforms. Working with international partners, authorities seized control of the operation that targeted multiple countries using AI-generated fake profiles to spread disinformation about Ukraine.
Google Dismantles Massive Chinese Disinformation Network 'Glassbridge'
Google has taken down over 1,000 websites operated by Chinese companies that were spreading pro-Beijing propaganda through fake news domains. The sophisticated influence operation, led by Shanghai Haixun Technology, targeted audiences across 30 countries with deceptive content on sensitive political topics.