Too Much (dis)Information

Cyabra

The podcast that explores everything related to disinformation and online networks. To help us make sense of the global town square that is social media, in every episode, our host speaks to a fresh voice to uncover the good, bad, and fake online. This podcast believes that we are at a pivotal moment in the fight against disinformation. Many people apply the word disinformation to everything from fake news, bot networks, malicious actors, influence operations, manipulation, inauthentic accounts, social media imposters, OSINT threat intelligence, and much more. So do we... From the trends to the tools, Too Much (dis)Information brings you the experts on the front line fighting disinformation, and all its forms, across the public sector, brands, cyber security professionals, and academia. Brought to you by Cyabra

  1. How to Counter Online Hatred

    04.10.2023

    How to Counter Online Hatred

    #Episode 22 How to Counter Online Hatred Erik Swain is the CEO & Co-Founder of Respondology, a social media tool aimed at removing hateful, racist, and brand-damaging comments. He is very well-versed in the evolution of the online space, having spent almost 10 years at AOL.  Since then, he has built, scaled, and sold two successful media and ad tech companies. Seeing the damage created by anonymous social media accounts, he created Respondology to address online hatred. In this podcast episode, Erik talks us through the scale of the problem and what can be done to overcome it.  Topics covered:  How Serena Williams opened Erik’s eyes to the scale of the problem of online hatred How to define online hatred What can be done to tackle the problem of online hatred How GenAI is increasing the volume of hatred but also being used to tackle that same volume Is online consumer pressure the right kind of brand negativity Difference between hatred against celebs, large companies, sports teams etc.  About Respondology  Visit here to get in touch and learn more about Respondology Too Much (dis)Information The podcast that explores everything related to disinformation and online networks. To help us make sense of the global town square that is social media, in every episode, our host speaks to a fresh voice to uncover the good, bad, and fake online. This podcast believes that we are at a pivotal moment in the fight against disinformation. Many people apply the word disinformation to everything from fake news, bot networks, malicious actors, influence operations, manipulation, inauthentic accounts, social media imposters, OSINT threat intelligence, and much more. So do we... From the trends to the tools, Too Much (dis)Information brings you the experts on the front line fighting disinformation, and all its forms, across the public sector, brands, cyber security professionals, and academia. Brought to you by Cyabra

    32 Min.
  2. Disinformation as a Tool of Psychological Manipulation

    27.09.2023

    Disinformation as a Tool of Psychological Manipulation

    #Episode 21 Disinformation as a Tool of Psychological Manipulation Diane Benscoter is the founder of Antidote, an organization advocating for psychological manipulation to be recognized as a public health concern. She founded the NGO drawing from her own experiences as a member of a cult - in the 1970s, Diane spent five years as a member of the religious cult the "Moonies."  Since then, she has traveled the world helping former members of cults, hate groups, terrorist groups and gangs. She has shared her insights and learnings through TED talks, publishing books, and writing articles. More recently, she has focused on how social media allows extremist groups to target and manipulate specific vulnerable online populations at scale to spread their propaganda and disinformation. Topics Covered: Some people call it brainwashing. You call it psychological manipulation. How do you define it? How is social media being used to create online cults? Information silos and online environments Does debunking work? Is there a prevention? Learn more about Antidote via their website - https://antidote.ngo/  Too Much (dis)Information The podcast that explores everything related to disinformation and online networks. To help us make sense of the global town square that is social media, in every episode, our host speaks to a fresh voice to uncover the good, bad, and fake online. This podcast believes that we are at a pivotal moment in the fight against disinformation. Many people apply the word disinformation to everything from fake news, bot networks, malicious actors, influence operations, manipulation, inauthentic accounts, social media imposters, OSINT threat intelligence, and much more. So do we... From the trends to the tools, Too Much (dis)Information brings you the experts on the front line fighting disinformation, and all its forms, across the public sector, brands, cyber security professionals, and academia. Brought to you by Cyabra

    37 Min.
  3. How are Latinos Being Exposed to Disinformation

    14.09.2023

    How are Latinos Being Exposed to Disinformation

    #Episode 20 How are Latinos Being Exposed to Disinformation Roberta Braga is the director for counter-disinformation strategies at Equis, a set of organizations working to better understand the Latino electorate within the United States.  Originally from Brazil, her impressive CV includes stints at the Atlantic Council, Baker McKenzie, and the National Endowment for Democracy. Her team has led extensive research on understanding how false narratives take hold amongst Latino communities and the role of trusted messengers in countering disinformation.  Topics covered: How, where, and what disinformation is the Latino community being exposed to Media consumption trends within the Latina community and how borderless media consumption affects attempts to change opininon How disinformation attempts aimed at the Latino community are not just affecting Latinos Who is more susceptible and vulnerable to disinformation efforts Learn more about the work of Equis - https://www.weareequis.us/en-US/our-story Follow Roberta on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bragaroberta/  Too Much (dis)Information The podcast that explores everything related to disinformation and online networks. To help us make sense of the global town square that is social media, in every episode, our host speaks to a fresh voice to uncover the good, bad, and fake online. This podcast believes that we are at a pivotal moment in the fight against disinformation. Many people apply the word disinformation to everything from fake news, bot networks, malicious actors, influence operations, manipulation, inauthentic accounts, social media imposters, OSINT threat intelligence, and much more. So do we... From the trends to the tools, Too Much (dis)Information brings you the experts on the front line fighting disinformation, and all its forms, across the public sector, brands, cyber security professionals, and academia. Brought to you by Cyabra

    34 Min.
  4. Meet DIP, the New Disinformation Term You Should Know About

    06.09.2023

    Meet DIP, the New Disinformation Term You Should Know About

    #Episode 19 In this podcast, we talk about Deceptive Imagery Persuasion (DIP), a new term coined by Ryan McBeth.  Ryan is the Neil DeGrasse Tyson of the OSINT Intelligence World.  His educational videos about software, the military, and open-source intelligence are so popular that his YouTube channel has over three-quarters of a million subscribers who have collectively watched his videos nearly 400 million times.  Ryan spent 20 years as an anti-armor and heavy weapons infantryman, which, when you add to his degrees in cyber security and software development, and then sprinkle on his infectious curiosity and storytelling skills, make quite the combination that results in informative and hilarious videos.  Topics covered: What is Deceptive Imagery Persuasion (DIP)? How does it differ from fake news or propaganda? What is the one solution that could solve the spread of fake news? How can organizations protect themselves from social media attacks? You can find Ryan on the following channels: The official Ryan McBeth substack Subscribe to Ryan's YouTube channel ⁠LinkedIn⁠Ryan's X.com feedRyan's website Too Much (dis)Information The podcast that explores everything related to disinformation and online networks. To help us make sense of the global town square that is social media, in every episode, our host speaks to a fresh voice to uncover the good, bad, and fake online. This podcast believes that we are at a pivotal moment in the fight against disinformation. Many people apply the word disinformation to everything from fake news, bot networks, malicious actors, influence operations, manipulation, inauthentic accounts, social media imposters, OSINT threat intelligence, and much more. So do we... From the trends to the tools, Too Much (dis)Information brings you the experts on the front line fighting disinformation, and all its forms, across the public sector, brands, cyber security professionals, and academia. Brought to you by Cyabra

    36 Min.
  5. Cyber Insurance in the Age of Disinformation

    30.08.2023

    Cyber Insurance in the Age of Disinformation

    #Episode 18 Cyber Insurance in the Age of Disinformation Jason is the CISO at Corvus Insurance, a company providing cyber insurance solutions.  But you may recognize him as the face of Teach Me Cyber, a YouTube channel where Jason helpfully breaks down cyber security ideas and trends in easy-to-understand and bite-size videos. His video about DDoS attacks is my personal favorite. He also updates his audience with daily knowledge posts on LinkedIn.  At high school, Jason was interested in speed Rubik’s cube and the debate club. These two skills show themselves in his channels as he communicates effectively about technical cyber topics.  Topics covered: What are the threats coming from the online space aimed at companies How do you insure against them What can companies do to prepare themselves beforehand You can find Jason's amazing content here: https://www.youtube.com/@teachmecyber/videos https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrebholz/  Too Much (dis)Information The podcast that explores everything related to disinformation and online networks. To help us make sense of the global town square that is social media, in every episode, our host speaks to a fresh voice to uncover the good, bad, and fake online. This podcast believes that we are at a pivotal moment in the fight against disinformation. Many people apply the word disinformation to everything from fake news, bot networks, malicious actors, influence operations, manipulation, inauthentic accounts, social media imposters, OSINT threat intelligence, and much more. So do we... From the trends to the tools, Too Much (dis)Information brings you the experts on the front line fighting disinformation, and all its forms, across the public sector, brands, cyber security professionals, and academia. Brought to you by Cyabra

    31 Min.
  6. Deplatforming Hate Groups

    23.08.2023

    Deplatforming Hate Groups

    #Episode 17 Deplatforming Hate Groups Dr. Megan Squire is the Deputy Director for Data Analytics and OSINT at the Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit advocacy organization specializing in civil rights and public interest litigation. Their work includes monitoring hate groups and other extremists and then exposing their activities to law enforcement agencies, the media, and the public. Earlier this year, Megan led research on how hate groups are using cryptocurrency to raise funds.  Topics included: What is de-platforming, and what is the objective? What investigations are needed to gather the evidence to de-platform someone? What are the best solutions to the whack-a-mole problem? How do different platforms pose different challenges in identifying and then reporting hate speech? Follow the money! How hate groups are using streaming sites to fund their hate. Relevant links: SPLC Techwatch SPLC research - How Deplatforming Affects Extremist Websites Monetizing Propaganda Video: How Extremists Make Money Livestreaming Megan’s research on extremist crypto and finance Too Much (dis)Information The podcast that explores everything related to disinformation and online networks. To help us make sense of the global town square that is social media, in every episode, our host speaks to a fresh voice to uncover the good, bad, and fake online. This podcast believes that we are at a pivotal moment in the fight against disinformation. Many people apply the word disinformation to everything from fake news, bot networks, malicious actors, influence operations, manipulation, inauthentic accounts, social media imposters, OSINT threat intelligence, and much more. So do we... From the trends to the tools, Too Much (dis)Information brings you the experts on the front line fighting disinformation, and all its forms, across the public sector, brands, cyber security professionals, and academia. Brought to you by Cyabra

    33 Min.
  7. The Challenges of Misinformation for Law Enforcement

    16.08.2023

    The Challenges of Misinformation for Law Enforcement

    #Episode 16 The Challenges of Misinformation for Law Enforcement Chata is the Public Affairs Director at the City of Atlanta Police Department. With a background in broadcast journalism at ABC, CNN, amongst others, she manages communications and crises related to policing in Atlanta.  In her role, Chata regularly comes across dis and misinformation in the very fast-paced and high-stakes environment of law enforcement.  She also finds time to lecture in media studies at Fort Valley State University and is the founder of Spiked Communications.  Topics Discussed: What does disinformation and misinformation look like at the Atlanta Police Department  How are police officers trained to handle fake news How has Atlanta police evolved in light of social media What are Atlanta police doing to combat the dangers of bad actors   Atlanta Police Department The Atlanta Police Department is not only one of the best police departments in the country, but it also has the credentials to back it up. It not only meets Georgia accreditation requirements, but it’s one of the 700 agencies out of 18,000 across the country that’s received a CALEA accreditation. The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) recognizes the best of the best. Chief Darin Schierbaum tells Dave Huddleston, how they were able to achieve it with a makeshift training center. For more info www.ATLTrainingCenter.com https://fb.watch/lSD5sd-255/ Relevant links: Connect with Chata on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chataspikes/  Hear more about Atlanta’s Public Safety Training Center: https://www.atltrainingcenter.com/the-training-center Video 1: https://fb.watch/lrXeGc7NAZ/ Video 2: https://fb.watch/lrXfWba-Id/ Police Chief Darin Schierbaum tells Dave Huddleston, how the whole city will benefit: https://fb.watch/lSD7jzRVV3/ Too Much (dis)Information The podcast that explores everything related to disinformation and online networks. To help us make sense of the global town square that is social media, in every episode, our host speaks to a fresh voice to uncover the good, bad, and fake online. This podcast believes that we are at a pivotal moment in the fight against disinformation. Many people apply the word disinformation to everything from fake news, bot networks, malicious actors, influence operations, manipulation, inauthentic accounts, social media imposters, OSINT threat intelligence, and much more. So do we... From the trends to the tools, Too Much (dis)Information brings you the experts on the front line fighting disinformation, and all its forms, across the public sector, brands, cyber security professionals, and academia. Brought to you by Cyabra

    29 Min.
  8. The Dark Side of Social Media Algorithms

    09.08.2023

    The Dark Side of Social Media Algorithms

    #Episode 15 After a short summer break, we are back! The Dark Side of Social Media Algorithms David Meerman Scott is an expert in social media and marketing and the author of 12 books, including the Wall Street Journal bestseller Fanocracy. An advisor and consultant to tech companies, he teaches audiences about the opportunities and dangers of social media.  A commenter on the online space for nearly two decades, he has written a lot about the upcoming 2024 election season and the role that AI-generated content will play between now and November 2024. Topics discussed: How AI algorithms have been driving our online conversations Why does David consider Facebook and Google to be a negative influence on society What should lawmakers be looking at when considering social media regulation You can find David and his writings on: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/presidential-election-2024-how-artificial-rewriting-marketing-scott/  https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/  Too Much (dis)Information The podcast that explores everything related to disinformation and online networks. To help us make sense of the global town square that is social media, in every episode, our host speaks to a fresh voice to uncover the good, bad, and fake online. This podcast believes that we are at a pivotal moment in the fight against disinformation. Many people apply the word disinformation to everything from fake news, bot networks, malicious actors, influence operations, manipulation, inauthentic accounts, social media imposters, OSINT threat intelligence, and much more. So do we... From the trends to the tools, Too Much (dis)Information brings you the experts on the front line fighting disinformation, and all its forms, across the public sector, brands, cyber security professionals, and academia. Brought to you by Cyabra

    27 Min.

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The podcast that explores everything related to disinformation and online networks. To help us make sense of the global town square that is social media, in every episode, our host speaks to a fresh voice to uncover the good, bad, and fake online. This podcast believes that we are at a pivotal moment in the fight against disinformation. Many people apply the word disinformation to everything from fake news, bot networks, malicious actors, influence operations, manipulation, inauthentic accounts, social media imposters, OSINT threat intelligence, and much more. So do we... From the trends to the tools, Too Much (dis)Information brings you the experts on the front line fighting disinformation, and all its forms, across the public sector, brands, cyber security professionals, and academia. Brought to you by Cyabra