Libyan Government Trains Personnel in Electoral Cyber Threats

December 12, 2023 at 12:14PM The Ministry of Interior in Libya is collaborating with the UNDP to focus on cybersecurity in preparation for upcoming national elections. The training program aims to enhance staff’s grasp of cybersecurity best practices and social media dynamics to safeguard against foreign interference. The specialized module equips security staff to navigate … Read more

Today’s ‘China is misbehaving online’ allegations come from Google, Meta

November 30, 2023 at 10:06PM Meta reported it removed over 4,700 Facebook accounts engaged in inauthentic behavior, with some China-related content targeting India and Tibet. Google noticed increased sophisticated cyberattacks from China against Taiwan and various industries, tracking over 100 Beijing-backed groups. Both companies suggest China’s active use of cyber strategies to further its interests … Read more

Meta Takes Action Against Multiple Foreign Influence Campaigns

November 30, 2023 at 09:42AM Meta eliminated two Chinese and one Russian influence campaigns from Facebook in Q3 2023, according to SecurityWeek’s report. Key Takeaway from Meeting: – During Q3 of 2023, Meta identified and eliminated three foreign influence operations on the Facebook platform. – Out of the three operations removed, two originated from China, … Read more