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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
We kindly invite to an online panel discussion taking place on 19.08 14:00 – 16:00 CEST (UTC+2), titled: History as a Weapon: Pro-Kremlin Revisionism and Disinformation in CEE. It is a part of a project sponsored by the International Visegrad Fund. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Registration – History as a Weapon
Emerging Threats Observatory (ETO), Prague Security Studies Institute (PSSI), and NEST Institute are pleased to invite you to the online event History as a Weapon: Pro-Kremlin Revisionism and Disinfor...
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The Barents Observer @thebarentsobserver.com · 12/11/2025
Moscow is making great efforts in building its Runet — a closed and strictly controlled Russian internet. The Barents Observer has compiled an overview of what is happening in the Russian segment of the internet
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The new Russian internet: closed, censored, and “secure”
The World Wide Web is gradually disappearing in Russia — not only as an information technology, but also as a space of freedom. The Russian state is making great efforts in building its alternative Ru...
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The Barents Observer @thebarentsobserver.com · 14/11/2025
A reefer with shady connections to occupied Crimea is zigzagging outside Norway's Arctic coast
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Reefer with shady connections to occupied Crimea is zigzagging outside Norway's Arctic coast
The refrigerated cargo ship Avunda Reefer has Russian owner interests with links to occupant forces in Crimea. For more than two weeks, the 132-metre-long vessel has crisscrossed in the Barents Sea.
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Major #cyberattack targeting a #Polish online loan platform. “This kind of cyberattack is becoming an everyday reality”, says the Deputy Prime Minister @KGawkowski www.polskieradio.pl/395/7786/Art...
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Poland hit by another major cyberattack as hackers steal users’ data from loan platform
Polish authorities are investigating a large-scale cyberattack that compromised personal data belonging to clients of SuperGrosz, an online loan platform operated by AIQLABS, Deputy Prime Minister and...
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
A group of #cybercriminals claims they stole data of over a million University of #Pennsylvania students, alumni, and donors. #CyberThreats www.techradar.com/pro/security...
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"We have terrible security practices" - University of Pennsylvania hackers say they've stolen over a million records in major cyberattack
Hackers also insulted the University
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
How #AI Chatbots spread #Russian propaganda www.isdglobal.org/digital_disp...
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Investigation | Talking Points: When chatbots surface Russian state media
As chatbots rival search engines as the go-to source for information, their vulnerability to state propaganda poses new risks for information integrity and urgent questions for regulators.
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
#China accuses #US of cyberattacks on national time centre www.reuters.com/world/china/...
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China accuses US of cyber breaches at national time centre
The ministry said it found evidence tracing stolen data and credentials as far back as 2022.
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
131 malicious #ChromeExtensions discovered targeting WhatsApp users. #CyberSecurity #emergingthreats www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...
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If You Use WhatsApp, Delete Every Chrome Extension On This List
Delete every one of these Google Chrome extensions.
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
@OpenAI launched the new #AI-powered browser #Atlas www.reuters.com/technology/o...
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Emerging Threats Observatory zaprasza mieszkańców Dolnego Śląska na cykl warsztatów skierowanych do seniorów, w ramach których będziemy poruszać tematy bezpieczeństwa w sieci oraz zagrożeń. Więcej informacji podamy na stronie - eto.foundation
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Perplexity: $200/month #Comet browser is now available for #free to help “fight AI slop”.
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Find out how Perplexity wants to fight AI 'slop' with its latest browser
Perplexity's Comet browser is now free as the AI startup fights low-quality content and partners with publishers like CNN and The Washington Post.
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
#Canada’s @WestJet confirms some passenger data got stolen during a #cybersecurity breach www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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Canada's WestJet says some passenger data exposed in cybersecurity breach
Canadian carrier WestJet said on Monday the personal information of some passengers was exposed in a cybersecurity breach earlier this year, though no payment data was compromised.
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
#Researchers suggest that @TheTileApp tags might pose a #security risk @WIRED www.wired.com/story/tile-t...
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Tile Tracking Tags Can Be Exploited by Tech-Savvy Stalkers, Researchers Say
A team of researchers found that, by not encrypting the data broadcast by Tile tags, users could be vulnerable to having their location information exposed to malicious actors.
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Two teenagers arrested for alleged ties to hacker group ‘Scattered Spider’, linked to 120+ breaches. #CyberSecurity www.pcmag.com/news/120-bre...
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120 Breaches: 2 Teens Arrested for 'Scattered Spider' Hacking Spree
The US has charged one of the suspects, 19-year-old UK national Thalha Jubair, for his alleged involvement in at least 120 intrusions while being a member of Scattered Spider.
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Many of #Europe’s biggest airports disrupted after third-party #cyberattack on #RTX owned check-in systems www.reuters.com/business/aer...
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EU agency says third-party ransomware behind airport disruptions
The European Union's cybersecurity agency said on Monday that airport disruptions caused by problems with automatic check-in systems were caused by a third-party ransomware incident.
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
#Poland earmarks almost 1.2 billion EUR to improve #CivilProtection
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Poland inspects thousands of potential shelters amid regional risks
Poland’s interior ministry says authorities have stepped up checks on buildings that could serve the public in an emergency, ordering thousands of site inspections.
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The Barents Observer @thebarentsobserver.com · 19/09/2025
"It is time to turn off the tap," President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen emphasised as she announced the Union's 19th sanctions package against Russia
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New EU sanctions package targets Russian LNG
'It is time to turn off the tap,' President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen emphasised as she announced the Union's 19th sanctions package against Russia. Europe will halt imports of Russian...
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
#EU to list 118 new vessels in #Moscow's #ShadowFleet
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
#Poland is developing an app to help find nearby shelters in case of #emergency
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Poland working on new emergency shelters phone app
The announcement comes amid fears of an escalation of the war in Ukraine.
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NewsGuard @newsguard.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Russian influence operations are likely to continue to frame Europe’s peacekeeping efforts as Western aggression to discourage U.S. involvement, given past practices detailed by NewsGuard. Read our work tracking pro-Kremlin propaganda campaigns: www.newsguardrealitycheck.com/p/kremlin-pr...
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Kremlin Propaganda Targets Western Peacekeeping for Ukraine
A forged map and a fabricated military statement are among the tactics used by Russian influence operations to undermine Western plans for a post-ceasefire Ukraine.
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
The hackers behind the #Gucci, #McQueen and #Balenciaga’s #DataBreach claim to have data connected to 7.4 million unique email addresses. #cybersecurity
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
#LiverpoolCouncil reports a rise in #Russian hacker attacks. cybernews.com/cybercrime/r...
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Liverpool City Council says it has been bombarded by Russian hacktivists for two years straight
Russian hacktivist group Noname057(16) launches repeated DDoS attacks on Liverpool City Council and other cities in the UK
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
#Russia is developing a Satellite Internet Service to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink. #EmergingThreats
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
A swarm of #Russian Shahed #drones crossed the #Polish border, heading to the cities of Chełm, Zamość, Lublin, and Rzeszów. The latter is also a key supply hub for #Ukraine #emergingthreats
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Following the recent lawsuit, questions arise over whether #ChatGPT prompts being human-reviewed is a breach of #privacy or a necessary safeguard. www.forbes.com/sites/lancee...
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Lawsuit Against OpenAI And ChatGPT Raises Hard Questions About When AI Makers Should Be Reporting User Prompts
A civil lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman raises vital questions about when AI should report on user prompts. I examine the ins and outs. It's an AI insider scoop.
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
#Ukraine’s military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov warns against a major wave of #disinformation against European countries ahead of the upcoming Russian-Belarusian joint strategic military . #emergingthreats kyivindependent.com/ukraines-int...
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Ukraine's intel chief warns of Russian disinformation wave ahead of Zapad-2025 military drills
Kyrylo Budanov said that upcoming joint exercises, set to begin in two weeks, will pose challenges for both Ukraine and European countries, particularly through what he described as "cognitive influen...
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Over 94000 anti-Ukrainian #propaganda posts found on the Polish internet between April and July, according to Demagog and IMM’s report. #disinformation #emergingthreats www.polskieradio.pl/395/7789/Art...
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Report shows rise of anti-Ukrainian propaganda in Poland
Over 94,000 posts containing anti-Ukrainian propaganda were identified in the Polish internet between April and July this year, according to a report published by the fact-checking association Demagog...
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
After suspected Russian #interference with Ursula von der Leyer’s plane, #NATO says it’s working to counter GPS jamming. #hybridthreats #emergingthreats time.com/7313738/russ...
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NATO Says It's Working to Counter Russian GPS Jamming
“We have received information from Bulgarian authorities that they suspect this interference was carried out by Russia."
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Voxpot reports that #disinformation platforms in #Czechia produce more articles every day than the largest Czech media houses. www.voxpot.cz/ruska-kampan...
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Ruská kampaň v Česku je mnohem větší, než jste si mysleli - VOXPOT: reportáže, které spojují Česko se světem
Voxpot přináší exkluzivní datovou investigaci, kdo a proč v Česku systematicky šíří dezinformace a konspirace Kremlu a pomáhá politickým silám, které prosazují jeho zájmy. I když je takové jednání tre...
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
'Our goal for these elections is to ensure that we don't turn back from the path to peace and development, that the country does not return under the control of some instructions from #Kremlin' says Igor Grosu about the upcoming #MoldovanElections. www.facebook.com/igorgrosupen...
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Igor Grosu
Astăzi, împreună cu deputații PAS am înregistrat proiectul de hotărâre prin care se propune desfășurarea alegerilor parlamentare pe 28 septembrie. Dragi cetățeni, în această toamnă avem niște...
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
According to #Denmark 's Broadcasting Corporation DK, at least three American men with ties to the #POTUS and the White House have been active in Greenland allegedly conducting #infoops and infiltrating #Greenland .ic society. #emergingthreats www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
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Danske politikere om amerikanske forsøg på infiltration i Grønland: 'Det er fuldstændig utilstedeligt'
Danmark vil sige "meget klart fra" over for USA ved et møde senere i dag, siger udenrigsminister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.
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Chatnewstv.com @chatnewstv.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Op-Ed: Moldova can teach us about Russian propaganda ahead of parliamentary elections chatnewstv.com/op-ed-moldov...
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Op-Ed: Moldova can teach us about Russian propaganda ahead of parliamentary elections
On 28 September, Moldova will hold parliamentary elections. They will not only determine the country’s future political direction but are also a test of a European democracy’s resilience to attempts t...
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
#Norway spy chief blames #Russian hackers for dam sabotage in April, as provided by @Reuters share.google/Du8mtsLOFhed7k… #emergingthreats
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
This eye-opening piece by @euiss.bsky.social reflects an interesting dynamic of deconcentration and decentralisation of #hybridthreats. #Disinfornation-as-a-service makes #attibution even more challenging. #emergingthreats #Africa
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
#Shadowfleet "vessels that fail to comply with international insurance requirements or that are engaged in non-civilian activity should be intercepted, boarded and, where necessary, seized" provides ‪@euiss.bsky.social‬ in its recent report Unpowering Russia www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
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Unpowering Russia: How the EU can counter and undermine the Kremlin
It’s time for the EU to push back against Russian aggression and dismantle the Kremlin’s ability to undermine its interests. We propose a strategic playbook to shift from defence to disruption, and hi...
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
@nature.com shares a different perspective on how "Naming & shaming" is not only a useful tactic against an adversary, but also helps build societal #resilience against #disinformation. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Naming the enemy: how to fortify society against foreign disinformation while avoiding excessive vigilance to reliable media - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications - Naming the enemy: how to fortify society against foreign disinformation while avoiding excessive vigilance to reliable media
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
The most active #APTs used by #Russia against #Ukraine are Armageddon (FSB Russia; targeting government agencies); Sandworm (GRU Russia; energy sector); and Turla (FSB Russia; defence sector), provides NATO CCDCOE www.ccdcoe.org/library/publ...
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Murman Sea Food and Norebo JSC banned from accessing #Norway'sports due to security concerns. Particular concerns revolve around MSF's trawler Melkart-5, suspected of damaging subsea cables near Svalbard in 2022. #shadowfleet #emergingthreats www.nordiskpost.com/2025/07/21/n...
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Norway bans Russian fishing vessels over security concerns
Norway bans two Russian fishing firms from its ports over national security concerns tied to espionage and hybrid threats.
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Following #Google's report on the Adversarial Misuse of Generative AI, malign actors have experimented with using #Gemini for #InfoOps - leveraging it for research, content creation, and translations, among other purposes. #emergingthreats 🔗 services.google.com/fh/files/mis...
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
DanWatchDK: An internal email from DanPilot shows that there have been several incidents in Denmark when uniformed personnel on the Russian shadow fleet have been spying on critical infrastructure. #emergingthreats #shadowfleet share.google/3oQgBYFUjzXm...
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Pilot Warns: Dark Fleet Spies in Denmark
An internal email from the state-owned pilotage company DanPilot shows that there have been several incidents in Denmark when uniformed personnel on the Russian
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
We're proud to announce that Emerging Threats Observatory joined FIMI Defenders for Election Integrity Project ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections in #Moldova. #emergingthreats #FIMI
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
The Conversation published an interesting interview on the multidimensional character of hybrid warfare in #Africa, incl. GenAI-accelerated #disinformation campaigns, UAVs, PMCs #emergingthreats theconversation.com/drones-disin...
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Drones, disinformation and guns-for-hire are reshaping conflict in Africa: new book tracks the trends
Mercenaries have returned to the central stage in Africa’s conflicts.
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
A new #study sheds light on repurposing of infrastructure by malign actors. 1 in every 400 YouTube channels has been sold to promote #disinformation or SPAM. arxiv.org/abs/2507.16045 #emergingthreats #DAAS #infoops
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Chameleon Channels: Measuring YouTube Accounts Repurposed for Deception and Profit
Online content creators spend significant time and effort building their user base through a long, often arduous process, which requires finding the right ``niche'' to cater to. So, what incentive is ...
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
@DuckDuckGo now allows users to disable its own AI search assistant and to hide AI-generated images in image search. A step in the right direction—and a commendable initiative in countering #disinformation. #osint #tools www.adamsdesk.com/posts/remove...
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Remove Unwanted Artificial Intelligence Features On DuckDuckGo
Discover how to remove the clutter of unwanted DuckDuckGo artificial intelligence features by altering search settings or using alternative websites.
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
The significance of additive manufacturing (#3Dprinting) goes far beyond malicious actors crafting firearms. The literature also highlights other risks, such as health hazards, #cyberattacks, intellectual property (IP) theft, and even disruption of R&D projects. #emergingthreats
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 30/07/2025
Moldovan President Maia Sandu accused Russia of planning an “unprecedented” campaign to interfere in the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections, warning of large-scale illegal financing, cyberattacks and disinformation.
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Moldova’s president warns of ‘unprecedented’ Russian election meddling
“The Russian Federation wants to control the Republic of Moldova from autumn onwards,” pro-EU leader Maia Sandu says.
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EUvsDisinfo @euvsdisinfo.eu · 01/08/2025
From ‘Nazi mercenaries’ to organ theft, Moscow’s lies about foreign volunteers in Ukraine aim to spread fear. But authentic voices like Steffen’s cut through all the #disinformation. Read @gppi.bsky.social Polina Lebedeva's guest piece – and #DontBeDeceived 👉 euvsd.info/H3ePZO9Z
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CAAD_Coalition @caadcoalition.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
🗣️Politicians, oil firms, and Russia are behind new waves of climate disinformation, according to an IPIE report. The report found that greenwashing and bots are being used to mislead and slow climate action. Learn more via @euronews.com www.euronews.com/green/2025/0...
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Report exposes key players spreading climate disinformation
A new report has revealed how political figures, fossil fuel interests and foreign states are shaping climate denial worldwide.
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Emerging Threats Observatory @etofoundation.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Icelandic media have reported activity by an emerging far-right militant group, Skjöldur Íslands. The group organized an anti-migrant march in Reykjavík. The militia operates under the guise of protecting women. #NB8 #hybridthreats #osint #iceland #russia mannlif.is/greinar/fyri...
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Fyrirmyndir Skjaldar Íslands
Öryggisgæsluhópar hafa áður starfað á Íslandi sem vildu vernda Íslendinga frá útlendingum. „Umræða á jaðrinum sem þótti áður algjör skandall kominn í meginstrauminn,“ segir stjórnmálafræðingur.
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SPRAVDI - Stratcom Centre @stratcomcentre.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Ukraine, Poland & Lithuania held a Lublin Triangle meeting. ✔️ Reaffirmed 2024 security agreements ✔️ Agreed to boost joint response to Russian military + hybrid threats ✔️ Condemned Russia’s war crimes + deportation of children ✔️ Backed Ukraine’s EU + NATO path
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