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Manipulation Techniques

The Bandwagon Effect

The bandwagon effect can cause someone to adopt a certain political ideology just because they see that other people in their social circle have adopted the same ideology. The bandwagon effect is

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Manipulation Techniques

Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO)

The fear of missing out (FOMO) is the concern that people experience with regard to the possibility that they’re missing out or will miss out on rewarding opportunities. One common example of

04/07/2022 No Comments

News

The Lucrative World of Disinformation and Online Influencers

Disinformation is a lucrative business and a major challenge in today’s digital age. Understanding the sources of revenue and funding for misinformation is essential to debunking the lies and fostering

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Manipulation Techniques

Online Vote and Petition Manipulation Services

Since early 2020 we have been working to expose how Russia has weaponized conspiracy theories. The same tools and techniques are still in use and have been very effective. We have explained in

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COVID-19

Underground Online Marketplaces and Tools

Since early 2020 we have been working to expose how Russia has weaponized conspiracy theories. The same tools and techniques are still in use and have been very effective. The following is explain

26/06/2022 No Comments

Ukraine

FUD- Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt

FUD: (Fear, uncertainty, and doubt ) or the alternative of (Fear, uncertainty, and disinformation ), are a collection of mental states that influence people’s thinking in a variety of situations, and that

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Climate Change

Climate Change – Deny, Deceive, Delay

Both polarization and misinformation play a key role in how the public interprets climate science. Consequently, the language used by climate deniers focuses on 3 main techniques: Deny, mislead and

20/06/2022 No Comments

Manipulation Techniques

Hypertrucage & Deepfake Phishing

With the growing popularity of malicious deepfakes, we are indeed living the emergence of a new generation of misinformation. Now that the deepfakesare becoming increasingly sophisticated and accessible allowing malicious individuals

18/06/2022 No Comments

Manipulation Techniques

Manipulating the News

Did you know that the media contributes the largest share in shaping your beliefs based on what you read, hear and watch? But, what if the media you follow is

08/06/2022 No Comments

Manipulation Techniques

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