Your Democracy Needs You - Taking On Digital Dictatorships

Explore the critical intersection of cybersecurity and human rights in this 51-minute RSA Conference talk. Delve into the world of digital dictatorships and their impact on democracy. Learn about the tactics employed by repressive regimes, including direct intimidation, disinformation campaigns, and coordinated online attacks. Discover research methods used to expose these threat actors and understand the limitations of current approaches. Examine case studies involving the Internet Research Agency, Russian hackers, and troll farms. Gain insights into countering digital warfare through human rights-focused strategies, independent impact assessments, and systemic approaches. Equip yourself with knowledge to protect users against digital authoritarianism and contribute to safeguarding democratic values in the digital age.

Introduction
Digital Dictatorships
Direct Intimidation
The Internet Research Agency
Deep Dive
Happy Note
Disinformation
Dismiss
Morgan Freeman
Distortion
Distract
Nuclear Rhetoric
The Full Spectrum
The Russian Hackers
Fancy Bear
UK Russian Embassy
Sputnik
Bolt News
Troll Farms
What Can We Do
Use Human Rights Concerns
Independent Human Rights Impact Assessments
Move beyond product patches to systemic approaches
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Attribution
Amplification
Russian Embassy Posts
I Get Pollock