Danger of fake news for companies and authorities
The actors use fake news to control political issues and decisions and to create fear and mistrust. In doing so, they target organizations as well as companies and authorities. They can protect themselves by developing an awareness of influence and acting proactively. Using targeted fake news to stoke fear and spread uncertainty - this is the goal of influence operations. The data leak from the "Social Design Agency" (SDA), which is close to the Kremlin, shows how extensive such campaigns can be. According to this, the aim is to destabilize Western democracies and spread Russia's narratives. It uses memes, social media posts...
