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Index Hostile Influence Campaigns Social Media Platforms TikTok EU Investigates TikTok’s Disinformation Controls Telegram Telegram’s Role in Amplifying Extremism and Disinformation State Actors Russia Russia’s Disinformation Campaigns in Latin America and the Caribbean Disinformation Strategy: Moscow Leverages General’s Dead The War in Ukraine Undermining Accountability: Russia’s CBRN Disinformation EU Warns Against Russian Disinformation and Historical Falsifications Documented Executions Highlight War Crimes and Disinformation in Ukraine U.S. Charges Alexey Komov in Scheme to Build Pro-Kremlin Media Outlet China China Strengthens Cyber Capabilities for Strategic Dominance DisinfoWatch Founder: China Intimidates Activists Worldwide General Reports EU Condemns Disinformation and Backsliding in Georgia’s EU Path Isolated Czech Media Spurs Disinformation Risk Disinformation Threats in Croatia Disinformation Threats in Denmark Disinformation Surrounding the Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Bluesky Faces Disinformation Risks Amid Decentralized Moderation Models Disinformation Threatens Stability and EU Aspirations in the Western Balkans Disinformation and Digital Trends Shaped Global Elections in 2024 Appendix - Frameworks to Counter Disinformation EU Strengthens Measures Against Russian Disinformation EU Collaboration to Combat FIMI Threats Global Engagement Center Faces Closure Amid Political Opposition TAG Bulletin: Q4 2024

Index Hostile Influence Campaigns Social Media Platforms Facebook Meta’s Failures in Moderating Political Advertising and Disinformation State Actors Russia IRPP Highlights Russian Disinformation in Canada Pro-Russia Narratives Exploit Congo Disease Outbreak The War in Ukraine Phishing Attacks Targeted Ukrainian Defense Sector Russian Disinformation Network MatryoshkaUsesAItoSpreadPropaganda Disinformation aiming to influence Ukraine Peace Talks China China’s ICC Network Rapidly Expands PRC’s Disinformation and Transnational Repression in Canada Sophos Firewall Exploitation Sparks U.S. Unilateral Measures Carnegie Podcast on Disinformation in Southeast Asia AI Related Articles Research Warns of AI Risks to Scotland’s Democracy Control, Diffusion, Leverage: U.S. AI Export Strategies Analyzed General Reports Combatting Misinformation Through User Empowerment Electoral Interference During the Irish Local and European Elections Persuasive Technologies Complicates Dealing with Disinformation Disinformation Amplified Through Programmatic Ads False Content Spreads Faster Than Facts Appendix - Frameworks to Counter Disinformation Wired Examines Gabbard’s Adoption of Conspiracy Narratives Government party Georgian Dream Manipulates Public Opinion VOA Highlights Disinformation Worsening India-Bangladesh Relations Fabricated JFK Plot Statement Misleads Public Australia Tackles Disinformation With New Media Tax

Index Hostile Influence Campaigns Social Media Platforms X The Impact of Link Deprioritization in X TikTok TikTok Failed to Detect Election Disinformation in Ireland State Actors Russia Russia's Disinformation Campaigns in the Nordic-Baltic Region Nordic-Baltic Populations Show Varied Vulnerability to Kremlin Narratives The Kremlin's "Fact-Checking" Network Covers Disinformation Russia Falsely Claims NATO Plans Preemptive Strike Against Russia Russian Occupation Uses Disinformation to Undermine Ukrainian Identity Russian Media Shares Fake Coca-Cola Morgue Image House Report: U.S. Agencies Fail to Combat CCP Political Warfare Google Blocks Pro-China Disinformation Network Exploiting AdSense AI Related Articles The Advantages and Risks of AI in Politics General Reports Combatting Misinformation Through User Empowerment Electoral Interference During the Irish Local and European Elections Persuasive Technologies Complicates Dealing with Disinformation Disinformation Amplified Through Programmatic Ads False Content Spreads Faster Than Facts Appendix - Frameworks to Counter Disinformation Addressing Disinformation Through Domain Name Abuse Research Suggests a Dynamic Approach to Countering Disinformation

Index Hostile Influence Campaigns Social Media Platforms X Musk Influenced Trump’s 2024 Campaign Elon Musk’s X Sparks Polarization and Misinformation Germany’s Election and Growing Concerns Over Disinformation Algorithmic Bias on X During the 2024 US Elections State Actors Russia Russia’s Hybrid Warfare: Disinformation in Africa China Beijing Pushes Misinformation on Sea Dispute AI Related Articles Disinformation About Elon Musk’s Alleged Acquisitions General Reports EU Acts Against Georgia Over Election Disinformation Starlink Election Conspiracy Theories Spread Virally Malta Struggles with Political Disinformation Cyprus Faced Disinformation Challenges Disinformation Around “Sex Strike” and Abortion Clinics Kremlin Spreads Disinformation About NATO and Trump Appendix - Frameworks to Counter Disinformation The EEAS Response to Disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation Australia’s New Digital Duty of Care Targets Tech Platforms RSF Takes Legal Action Against X Over Disinformation Campaign European Guide Enhances OSINT Tools to Counter Identity-Based Disinformation

Index Hostile Influence Campaigns Social Media Platforms X Musk’s Effect on Social Media and Disinformation TikTok Canada Halts TikTok Operations Over Data Concerns State Actors Russia Russian Interference During Election Day The War in Ukraine Russia Deploys Cartoons and Social Media for Propaganda Russian Cyber Assaults Surges on South Korea Russian Disinformation Shifts After 2024 U.S. Election China China's Influence Operations Target U.S. Elections and Social Divisions Iran Iran Applies Hybrid Influence on US Election AI Related Articles Pro-Russian Campaign Uses AI Trump, Putin Images Cyfluence Attacks FBI Warns of Surge in Fake Emergency Data Requests General Reports 2024 U.S. Election and Aftermath: Cyber and Disinfo Threats 2024 Election Conspiracy Theories Erupt on Social Media Racist Text Campaign Targets African Americans After 2024 Election U.S. Global Engagement Center Faces Shutdown 'Project 2025' Faces Disinfo Surge After Trump Win

Report Highlights: Google’s Threat Intelligence Group identified a Russian hybrid espionage operation called UNC5812 in September 2024, using a Telegram persona named "Civil Defense" to distribute malware targeting Ukrainian military recruits. Wired reported that, despite significant efforts to moderate content, political pressure after the 2022 midterms led to harassment of disinformation researchers, forcing reputable organizations like the Stanford Internet Observatory to shut down. A Jamestown Foundation article highlighted that disinformation played a key role following the 26th October parliamentary elections in Georgia, with the ruling Georgian Dream party declaring victory amid widespread accusations of fraud. According to Politico , the Global Engagement Center (GEC) is at risk of losing its congressional authorization by the end of the year, threatening its ability to counteract state-sponsored disinformation at a critical time. Wired revealed that after his release from federal prison, Steve Bannon quickly resumed his War Room podcast with a focus on spreading disinformation in preparation for the upcoming presidential election. The EEAS Press and information team published guidelines aimed at equipping teachers and educators in Albania with effective strategies to combat disinformation and enhance student digital literacy.

Report Highlights: 01: PRC consular officials in the U.S. held “pop-up” events and social media propaganda campaigns for cognitive warfare, potentially violating international laws. 02: The majority of residents in Cyprus's unrecognized northern region believe Russian propaganda narratives about the war in Ukraine. 03: The annual EU DisinfoLab conference, attended by 583 participants, emphasized the urgent need to combat disinformation in an increasingly complex political landscape. 04: A Global Witness investigation revealed that TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook failed to adequately detect harmful disinformation just weeks before the U.S. presidential election. 05: The 2024 Freedom on the Net report marks the 14th consecutive year of declining global internet freedom, with conditions worsening in 27 of 72 countries. 06: Cyberscoop reported that Latino and Hispanic voters in the U.S. face significant disinformation, as both parties vie for support in key battleground states. 07: A Politico article highlighted how partisan media and echo chambers make it easier for politicians to spread misinformation, complicating fact-checking efforts.

Report Highlights: 01 - The Valdai Discussion Club is a key instrument in Russia’s information operations. 02 - Russian intelligence recruited an Irish lawmaker. 03 Experts warn that disinformation during hurricane season poses significant public safety risks . 04 - Interactive tool, “Spitting Images,” providing insights into the potential for disinformation. 05 - Brazil will implement strict regulations for using artificial intelligence (AI), but there are notable gaps in detecting and reporting AI-generated disinformation. 06 - The European Union introduced a new framework against individuals and entities involved in destabilizing activities targeting the EU and its member states.

The Romanian Presidential Elections 2024: Analysis of Information Operations and Long-term influence Efforts: On November 24, 2024, Romania held the first round of its presidential elections. In a historic and unprecedented decision, the Constitutional Court annulled the election on December 6, 2024, citing allegations of Russian influence operations that may have affected the vote. This ruling marks a first for Romania and the European Union, and it carries far-reaching implications. In this report, the CRC adopts a research-driven approach, deliberately refraining from commenting on the decision-making process behind the annulment. We aim to provide a neutral, fact-based analysis that can serve as a foundation for informed discussion, helping stakeholders and policymakers understand the information dynamics that contributed to the current situation.

A new report reveals how sanctioned Russian entities are exploiting Meta’s ad platform to spread state-sponsored propaganda. Despite Meta’s efforts at transparency, investigations show that paid ads from Kremlin-linked firms, like the Social Design Agency (SDA), continue to evade sanctions and push disinformation campaigns.