Bluesky accounts hijacked in pro-Russia propaganda campaignA Russian influence campaign hijacked hundreds of Bluesky accounts -- many belonging to influential Americans -- to spread propaganda, rese...
29 May, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Donald Trump claims 2020 election 'rigged' at least 107 times in six months as midterms loomDonald Trump devotes near-daily attention to the issue, a Reuters review of his public events, interviews and online posts found, and his c...
26 May, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
War without borders: The rise of cyberattacks beyond the battlefieldCyber conflict has escalated beyond borders following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, with hacktivists and state-backed actors launching global...
10 May, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
Trump shooting scare renews 'staged' conspiracy theoryA flood of misinformation exploded online after US President Donald Trump escaped a weekend shooting scare, fueling renewed -- and unfounde...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Did Trump stage assassination attempt during White House correspondents dinner? Trump shooting scare fuels conspiracy theory debateDid Trump stage assassination attempt during White House correspondents dinner? The question spread across social media after gunfire outsi...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on XElon Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino have been summoned to Paris for "voluntary interviews" regarding allegations of child sexual abu...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images, deepfakes on XElon Musk faces scrutiny in Paris. Investigators are probing allegations of misconduct on his social media platform X. This includes the sp...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
China weaponises Taiwan’s own voices in escalating information warChina is using social media platforms like Douyin to spread messages from Taiwanese opposition figures. These clips are then shared on plat...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
South Korea president Lee Jae Myung clashes with Israel on rights, disinfo claimsSeoul's President Lee Jae Myung has criticised Israel over rights abuse allegations. Israel's foreign ministry stated the incident Lee ment...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
AI chatbots offer children harm as if it were help, says activistAI chatbots present grave risks, especially to children, offering personalised harm. A watchdog warns that these systems can exploit a chil...
10 Apr, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Trump and Putin's ‘useful idiot’ Viktor Orbán faces a tough election in Hungary; the EU bashing leader could lose its 16-year grip, opinion polls suggestHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's long rule may end Sunday. Economic woes and rising costs fuel discontent. Orban's "informational au...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
China denies reports of support to Iran's military during war with USChina firmly opposes the dissemination of speculative and insinuating disinformation targeting China by relevant parties, Defence Ministry ...
09 Apr, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Manipur suspends internet in 5 districts after attack on two childrenThe decision was taken in view of the prevailing law and order situation, amid concerns that anti-social elements could misuse social media...
07 Apr, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Marco Rubio urges US diplomats to use X to fight 'anti-American propaganda'American diplomats are now tasked with using the social media platform X. They will also partner with military psychological operations uni...
01 Apr, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfareIran is employing advanced cyber tactics, like spyware disguised as bomb shelter alerts, against Israel and the US This digital conflict in...
29 Mar, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Israel-Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfareIran is escalating cyber warfare against the U.S. and Israel. Sophisticated attacks, including spyware disguised as bomb shelter informatio...
29 Mar, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Twitter draws EU ire for sending incomplete disinformation reportTwitter’s report was short of data and didn’t include commitments from the social media company that it would empower fact-checkers, the EU...
09 Feb, 2023, 02.15 PM IST