Benjamin Strick

Aug 28, 2024 | info-res.org | Benjamin Strick

A network of fake accounts are posing as young American women and posting pro-Trump content online, but they’re hiding behind – and in some cases manipulating – the images of European fashion influencers. Meet Eva. She lives in the US, and likes hanging out at the beach and posting to her 8,000+ followers on X. A quick glance at Eva’s profile reveals that she has strong opinions against LGBTQ+ people and the Democratic Party.

Jun 13, 2024 | info-res.org | Benjamin Strick

A network that labels Sikh activists as "extremists" and attempts to undermine calls for Sikh independence has reappeared on social media – despite platform takedowns in November 2021. CIR reveals the tell-tale signs of coordination, despite the network’s concerted efforts to appear credible and authentic. This research uncovers a network of fake accounts on social media pretending to be Sikhs in order to undermine Sikh activists, stoke cultural tensions and promote Indian government narratives.

Jul 28, 2023 | uk.bellingcat.com | Benjamin Strick

Примітка редактора: Карта Eyes on Russia   – це краудсорсинговий проєкт  від  організації Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) та широкої спільноти дослідників інформації з відкритих джерел, спрямований на те, щоб наносити на карту, документувати та верифікувати важливі інциденти в ході війни в Україні. Мета проєкту – надавати достовірну інформацію для журналістів, політичних інституцій та органів правосуддя та відповідальності щодо того як розвивається ситуація як на місцях, так і онлайн.

Jul 24, 2023 | bellingcat.com | Benjamin Strick

Editor’s note: The Eyes on Russia Map is a crowdsourced effort by the Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) and the wider open source community to map, document and verify significant incidents during the conflict in Ukraine. Its aim is to provide reliable information for policymakers, journalists and justice and accountability bodies about the evolving situations both on-the-ground and online.