Your Facts Are Not Safe with Us - Russian Information Operations as Social Engineering

Explore Russian information operations as a form of social engineering in this 26-minute conference talk from BSidesLV 2017. Delve into the tactics used by Russian media outlets like RT, examining their use of language and targeting strategies. Learn about mitigation techniques, including public awareness campaigns, and gain insights into historical events such as the Ukrainian famine and Crimea referendum. Discover how to identify and protect against these information operations, drawing from the speaker's personal experiences and expertise in the field.

Introduction
About Meagan
What is Russian Information Operations
Social Engineering
Russian Information Operations
RT
Language
How did I dig myself out
How did I know
Targets
Mitigation Strategies
Public Awareness Campaigns
Genocide by Famine
Industrialization
Crimea Referendum