Computational Methods to Understand and Mitigate Online Aggression
Offered By: USENIX Enigma Conference via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore computational methods for understanding and mitigating online aggression in this 19-minute conference talk from USENIX Enigma 2021. Delve into the research on coordinated hate attacks on social media, focusing on two case studies: attacks against YouTube video authors and Zoom bombing incidents. Learn about the modus operandi of attackers, the role of polarized online communities, and the challenges in developing effective countermeasures. Gain insights into the analysis of billions of social media posts, the involvement of malicious insiders, and the potential unintended consequences of suspending offending accounts. Understand the complexities of addressing online hate as both a technical and social problem, and discover the importance of cross-platform research tools in combating this growing issue.
Syllabus
Intro
The attack
What can I do
Two types of attacks
What is 4chan
Threat Model
YouTube
Hate Comments
Video Analysis
Zoom Bumping
Insiders
Passwords
Conclusion
Taught by
USENIX Enigma Conference
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