Title: Russian Propaganda Unit Appears to Be Behind Spread of False Tim Walz Sexual Abuse Claims Introduction In a world increasingly dominated by the internet and social media, the spread of false information has become an imminent threat to our societies. Unfortunately, even public figures and politicians are not immune to the reach of malicious… Continue reading Russian Propaganda Unit Appears to Be Behind Spread of False Tim Walz Sexual Abuse Claims
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The Architect of Russia’s Google Is Back
The Architect of Russia’s Google Is Back Russia has long been known for its pursuit of technological advancements and its desire to create its own iterations of global tech giants. One such endeavor was the creation of Yandex, often referred to as “Russia’s Google.” And now, its architect Arkady Volozh is back at the helm,… Continue reading The Architect of Russia’s Google Is Back
How Disinformation From a Russian AI Spam Farm Ended up on Top of Google Search Results
Title: How Disinformation From a Russian AI Spam Farm Ended up on Top of Google Search Results Introduction: In an age where information is accessible at the click of a button, search engine rankings play a crucial role in shaping people’s perceptions and beliefs. However, these rankings can be manipulated, as was demonstrated by a… Continue reading How Disinformation From a Russian AI Spam Farm Ended up on Top of Google Search Results
Russia’s Long-Awaited Return to the Moon Crashes and Burns
On April 16, 2021, the space race to the moon took a dramatic turn when Russia’s long-awaited return to the moon crashed and burned. The Russian spacecraft, Fregat-M rocket, had been on a mission to deliver 19 samples of lunar dust and rock to a research laboratory in Moscow. Instead, it crashed into the surface… Continue reading Russia’s Long-Awaited Return to the Moon Crashes and Burns
Zepotha is huge on TikTok, but it’s no Goncharov
The social media platform TikTok has become an increasingly popular platform in recent years, with millions of users–especially millennials and Gen Zers–engaging in short-form video content every day. While many content creators have found success on the app, one user in particular is catching people’s attention: Zepotha, an influencer from Russia who has become one… Continue reading Zepotha is huge on TikTok, but it’s no Goncharov
Ukraine Dolphins
“Tragedy” may be an understatement when it comes to the infamous story of the dead dolphins washed up on the beaches of the Crimean peninsula in Ukraine. During a two-week period in late December 2020 and early January of 2021, an alarming reported 248 dead dolphins have been reported washed up in the area. Although… Continue reading Ukraine Dolphins
Pro-Russian hackers target elected US officials supporting Ukraine
The recent news of US elected officials being targeted by pro-Russian hackers shows just how deeply Russian interference in foreign affairs continues to extend. According to reports, there have been multiple cases of cyber espionage committed by the hackers, who have been attempting to infiltrate the computers and networks of elected US officials in order… Continue reading Pro-Russian hackers target elected US officials supporting Ukraine
Hacker group defaces Russian websites to display the Kremlin on fire
In a shocking cyber attack that has sent shockwaves through the Russian government, an unknown hacker group has defaced thousands of websites and attempted to display the Kremlin in Moscow on fire. The attack is believed to have been carried out by a hacker group known as ‘Anonymous’ who, while remaining mostly off the radar,… Continue reading Hacker group defaces Russian websites to display the Kremlin on fire
Investigators ID Russian Soldier Who Stole AirPods From a Ukrainian Town
Recently, a Russian soldier has been identified as the culprit behind the theft of Apple AirPods from a Ukrainian town. The theft occurred in the Ternopil region of Ukraine in May 2020 when a soldier wearing an electric-blue bomber jacket stole the AirPods from an online store. The suspect was caught on CCTV entering the… Continue reading Investigators ID Russian Soldier Who Stole AirPods From a Ukrainian Town
Massive Yandex code leak reveals Russian search engine’s ranking factors
Late last month, a significant code leak revealed a trove of data offering insights into the inner workings of Yandex, the Russian search engine company. This leak has provided an unprecedented look into the company’s sophisticated ranking algorithm. Yandex revealed in a statement that the leak, which includes more than 1,500 lines of code, originated… Continue reading Massive Yandex code leak reveals Russian search engine’s ranking factors