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QAnon Is Destroying the GOP From Within
Until last week, too many in the Republican Party thought they could preach the Constitution and wink at QAnon. They can’t.
It's Harder to Boot Right-Wing Extremists from Social Media Than ISIS
There are various reasons why. But studies suggest it’s still worth the effort.
Superspreader Down: How Trump’s Exile from Social Media Alters the Future of Politics, Security, and Public Health
Platform companies have finally come to grips with their roles as owners of battlefields.
China, Russia, Iran Spin Capitol Insurrection
As allies lamented the “disgraceful” scene, adversaries used Wednesday’s riot to attack U.S. democracy.
How Will Biden’s Pentagon Handle Extreme Right-Wing Media?
The Capitol riot was just the latest tell for propaganda outlets masquerading as newsrooms.
Capitol Rioters Planned for Weeks in Plain Sight. The Police Weren’t Ready.
Insurrectionists made no effort to hide their intentions, but law enforcement protecting Congress was caught flat-footed.
How to Build Trust in the Vaccines
To succeed in immunizing the population against COVID-19, the United States must draw on the resources it already has.
Why Data Privacy Is Crucial to Fighting Disinformation
Information collected as we go about our daily lives can be weaponized into influence operations that are harder to detect.
NATO Experiments With Deceptive Tactics to Lure Russian Hackers
Latest cyber wargame shows new uses for honeypots, which have worked against the Russians in the past.
The Firing of Chris Krebs Is What an Attack On Democracy Looks Like
After helping to keep the election secure from hackers, the CISA director turned to refuting the baseless claims of the president.
Myths About Vote Tampering Could Persist For Years, Say Experts
The huge follower counts of dedicated misinformers appear to outweigh efforts by journalists, government officials, and the social media platforms themselves.
Meet the AI That’s Defeating Automated Fact Checkers
Social media companies are using lie-detecting algorithms to reduce the amount of disinformation they spread. That’s not going to be good enough.
Misinformation 2020: What the Data Tells Us About Election-Related Falsehoods
Here are urgent lessons from the year’s most-spread false themes — and the ones going viral right now.
A Big 2020 Election Hack Never Came. Here’s Why
America’s cyber defenders are getting more proactive — and more chatty.
Robocalls Told at Least 800,000 Swing State Residents to 'Stay Home' on Election Day. The FBI Is Investigating.
A firm that tracks robocalls said more than 3 million calls were made on Nov. 3, which contained a cryptic message instructing people to “stay safe and stay home.” The tactics join other efforts to confuse voters this election cycle.
Great Power Competition Comes Home to America
Our leaders’ efforts to heal divisions among our fellow citizens are key to national defense.
Right and Left-Wing Extremists Are Anticipating Election-Related Violence—From the Other Side, Report Finds
Experts say that high tensions could lead to a combustible situation this week.
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