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Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence Women in Activism, Media, and Politics Disinformation

Sep 6

Unmasking the fake MAGA accounts: stolen photos and digital lies

A network of fake accounts are posing as young American women and posting pro-Trump content online, but they’re hiding behind – and in some cases manipulating – the images of European fashion influencers.

ISKP

Sep 2

Surge in Islamic State Khorasan content online coincides with increased reports of linked activities and arrests in Europe and elsewhere

Afghan Witness data shows ISKP attacks have decreased inside Afghanistan, but reports highlight an uptick in linked activities and arrests outside the country amid an intensifying multi-lingual online campaign that draws recruits from Central Asia.

Disinformation

Aug 13

Using open source to analyse breaking news events

When news breaks, misinformation can spread like wildfire. Stefanie Le, a senior CIR investigator based in Washington DC, discusses the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, the online misinformation that surrounded it, and how to use open source methods to try to make sense of it all.

Ukraine Russia

Jul 4

Information warfare: five ways Russia captured Ukrainian media

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine saw forces attempt to occupy not only land but minds.

Spotlight on Extremism Russia ISKP

Jul 1

Islamic State Crocus City Hall attack: analysing the background and online responses

CIR examines the perpetrators behind the Moscow Crocus City Hall attack, the responses from ISKP and reactions from their supporters online.

Jun 13

Return of the RealSikhs: the fake network targeting Sikhs across the world despite platform takedowns

A network that labels Sikh activists as "extremists" and attempts to undermine calls for Sikh independence has reappeared on social media.

Gaza Ukraine Russia

Jun 6

The challenges of open source research in conflict zones: “What we see is the most violent footage – some days, that’s all you see”

Several CIR open source investigators shed light on the challenges of investigating human rights abuses and war crimes.

Ukraine Russia Disinformation

May 15

How the Kremlin launders disinformation around the globe

CIR explores the Russian influence operations that have attempted to spread disinformation, sow division and undermine democracy.

Disinformation

Apr 22

The CIR Open Source Film Awards

The transcript of the opening speech at the CIR Open Source Film Awards.

Spotlight on Extremism

Feb 7

The Allen shooting: conspiracy theories on mainstream and fringe platforms

By Rollo Collins and Francesca Gentile The second article of our new series “Spotlight on Extremism” looks into those conspiracy theories...

Mental Health

Dec 21

Being online should not come with worry

Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is releasing more internal policies relating to the unique challenges online researchers face. Today, we are sharing our “Online Abuse Policy, Support Mechanisms, and Guidance”, a document that sets out how CIR supports staff facing online abuse as a result of their work.

Spotlight on Extremism

Dec 21

Hawaiian wildfires: Natural disasters and conspiracy theories

By Rollo Collins, Francesca Gentile and Kyle Glen The first article of our new series “Spotlight on Extremism” looks into the conspiracy...

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