Your Facts Are Not Safe With Us - Russian Information Operations As Social Engineering
Offered By: YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore Russian information operations and social engineering tactics in this 50-minute conference talk from BSidesPhilly 2017. Delve into fundamental characteristics of disinformation campaigns, examining historical examples like the annexation of Crimea and the Ukraine conflict. Analyze the role of state-sponsored agencies such as the Internet Research Agency and their impact on global events. Learn about Soviet-era disinformation techniques and their modern adaptations. Discover mitigation strategies and the importance of public awareness campaigns in combating propaganda. Gain insights into the Foreign Agents Registration Act and its relevance in today's information landscape.
Syllabus
Introduction
About Me
Fundamental Characteristics
Social Engineering Techniques
RT
Crimea
Return to Russia
The Budapest Memorandum
The Ukraine Conflict
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17
Russian World
Targets
Strong Effect
Soviet Disinformation
Causes of Disinformation
The Internet Research Agency
The Foreign Agents Registration Act
Mitigation Strategies
Public Awareness Campaigns
Questions
Propaganda
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