Centre for Information Resilience

The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is a non-profit organization that operates independently. Its mission is to highlight violations of human rights and war crimes, fight against misinformation, and address online actions that pose risks to women and minority groups.

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How Russia’s war against Ukraine went from TV screens to battlefields

Sep 18, 2024 | info-res.org | Alona Shestopalova

In her new book, CIR’s Alona Shestopalova explores how hostile rhetoric on Russian state-controlled TV tried to lay the foundation for widespread acceptance of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Below she provides an overview of her research. Photo: Vladimir Putin’s interview for TASS News Agency/ Kremlin.ru, February 2020.
Unmasking the fake MAGA accounts: stolen photos and digital lies

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.
Return of the RealSikhs: the fake network targeting Sikhs across the world despite platform takedowns

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.