US Says They Are Outmatched by Russian Control of xTwitter

US government officials fighting information war say they are outmatched by Russian control of xTwitter. Elon Musk’s misinformation megaphone has created a “huge problem” for election officials in key battleground states who told CNN they’re struggling to combat the wave of falsehoods coming from the tech billionaire and spreading wildly on his X platform. The … Continue reading US Says They Are Outmatched by Russian Control of xTwitter

“Ein Trommelfeuer der Desinformation”: German Investigation of Russian Influence Campaigns on X Twitter

Interesting phrasing can be found in Der Spiegel (original report in German) Specialists from the Federal Foreign Office have identified a systematic Russian campaign on Elon Musk’s platform. In the federal government, concerns about electoral influence are growing. The story is titled “carpet bombing of disinformation” (“trommelfeuer der desinformation“) referring to German psychological operations and … Continue reading “Ein Trommelfeuer der Desinformation”: German Investigation of Russian Influence Campaigns on X Twitter

Verified eXtwitter Accounts Are Russian Misinformation Superspreaders

A new report explains how dangerous violent misinformation is being aggressively expanded by Elon Musk …posts advancing these myths received 1,349,979 engagements and were cumulatively viewed by more than 100 million times globally in just one week. When faced with criticism that his sweeping changes have led to increased misinformation on the platform, Musk often … Continue reading Verified eXtwitter Accounts Are Russian Misinformation Superspreaders

eXtwitter OSINTdefender Alleged to be U.S. Active Duty Military and Possible Russian Asset

As I’ve said for a long time, engaging on the toxic anti-Semitic, mysogynist Swastika (formerly known as Twitter) platform is like offering law enforcement a shortcut to identifying potential harms. It’s akin to saying, “Hey police, here’s your guide to spotting national security threats!” Today’s verdict proves that the defendant’s fraudulent actions crossed a line … Continue reading eXtwitter OSINTdefender Alleged to be U.S. Active Duty Military and Possible Russian Asset