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jarasan — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:11:07 GMT

Psyops or cyclops we should not be subsidizing OPWs.

Original Blog Entry: For social media addicts

Coin Toss — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 19:17:08 GMT

How to spot Russian Psyops at work

Russia s war against Ukraine is not only being fought on the battlefield. It s also being fought on social media as most people know.

Russia has used social media, forged documents, and fake videos to spread lies, manipulate public opinion and push its narratives about the war.

The ultimate goal is to convince the world not to support Ukraine.

In one instance, Russia impersonated a popular online European newspaper.

Russian hackers posted fake news stories on social media that appeared to be from the newspaper.

This strategy is nothing new.

Since Russia annexed Crimea back in 2014, they have been conducting these types of operations.

But with Ukraine, they have spread outrageous stories such as Ukraine being run by Nazis, and that the U.S. is helping them.

Russia even created a documentary about this that was supported by the state-run broadcast company.

The lies from the Kremlin are endless. They have run media campaigns that claim Ukraine s government is made up of terrorists.

They have also said that Ukraine is selling the weapons they receive from the U.S. and other allies.

Part of Russia s plans is to confuse the outside world and create doubt about the legitimacy of Ukraine.

One cyber security expert said Russian online operations have, used a throw-the-spaghetti-at-the-wall-to-see-what-sticks kind of approach.

In other words, Russia is playing a numbers game with the lies they are spreading. They have put out so much false information that it creates doubt around the world.

Specifically, the lies shared by Russia have gained popularity in Africa and Latin America.

According to one security expert, There's been a major focus on non-English-language information.

Russia is wanting to influence the world's view of the invasion, while at the same time they are positioning the country with an eye toward strategic partners for the future.

Social media companies have tried to remove or prevent Russian propaganda.

Unfortunately, there is so much out there already, and more popping up all the time, that they can t stop it all.

But these tactics are just a small part of their larger, global psyops plan.

What is psyops?:

Psyops are strategic psychological operations. These operations are intended to influence the emotions and behavior of governments and individuals.

The strategy is to spread disinformation and encourage discontent.

For instance, Russia has tried to spread lies in the U.S. that would lessen U.S. support for Ukraine.

They want U.S. lawmakers and citizens to be divided when it comes to Ukraine.

Peace and climate:

Elsewhere, the European Union says that Russian disinformation is one of the biggest threats. This is because of the massive scale of Russian campaigns.

For example, Russia has created international front organizations that work on behalf of the Kremlin.

These organizations even stoop to using climate and peace initiatives to hide their true intentions.

Next time you see a group promoting peace in the world, take a second look to figure out who might be promoting the idea.

Social Media and Psyops:

As I mentioned earlier, social media is one of the biggest vehicles Russia uses to wage their psyops war and spread lies.

Twitter and Facebook are two specific platforms that Russia likes to use.

But they are not just sharing fake news on these platforms. The Kremlin has deployed human social media trolls to influence certain targets.

Which means, these days, you have to worry about more than fake stories and bots on social media. Because real humans are trolling targets to change their views.

Russian psyops operations have been successful at spreading their anti-western stance, all without the physical presence of Russian soldiers or operatives.

With global security in a fragile state, Russia will continue its efforts to destabilize.

The reality is that whether it's news, social media, or a peace organization, you should never just take what you hear at face value.

Do a little research on important topics and then ask yourself who benefits from the information being presented, or whose agenda is being furthered by it.

You can do this with the larger geopolitical issues at play, your state and local politics, and even the flood of oversharing by people online.

Learn to cut through the clutter and see the truth and you ll be better informed and prepared.It s a skill that spies use every day, and it s vital for their survival when they re on missions, and they have to be able to tell friend from foe, truth from lies.

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From Black Bag Condietnerial, a site bt former CUA Ageny Jason Hanson

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