By Sarah Frier and Steven T. Dennis Published 3:50 pm PST, Monday, December 17, 2018 A report says that Russian U.S. election interference operations still exist on social media sites. A report says that Russian U.S. election interference operations still exist on social media sites. Photo: Jon Elswick / Associated Press 2017 Photo: Jon Elswick / Associated Press 2017 Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 A report says that Russian U.S. election interference operations still exist on social media sites. A report says that Russian U.S. election interference operations still exist on social media sites. Photo: Jon Elswick / Associated Press 2017 Instagram Was Bigger Russian Election Tool Than Facebook: Report … [Read more...] about Instagram Was Bigger Russian Election Tool Than Facebook: Report
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Key takeaways from new reports on Russian disinformation
Matt O'brien and Barbara Ortutay, Ap Technology Writers Updated 1:27 pm PST, Monday, December 17, 2018 Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill Washington, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, after a second closed-door interview with two Republican-led committees investigating what they say was bias at the Justice Department before the 2016 presidential election. less Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill Washington, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, after a second closed-door interview with two Republican-led committees investigating what they say was ... more Photo: J. Scott Applewhite, AP Photo: J. Scott Applewhite, AP Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Image 1 of 8 Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill Washington, … [Read more...] about Key takeaways from new reports on Russian disinformation
New report on Russian disinformation, prepared for the Senate, shows the operation’s scale and sweep
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By Craig Timberg and Tony Romm Washington Post December 16, 2018 WASHINGTON — A report prepared for the Senate that provides the most sweeping analysis yet of Russia’s disinformation campaign around the 2016 election found the operation used every major social media platform to deliver words, images, and videos tailored to voters’ interests to help elect President Trump — and worked even harder to support him while in office.The report, a draft of which was obtained by The Washington Post, is the first to study the millions of posts provided by major technology firms to the Senate Intelligence Committee, led by Senators Richard Burr, its chairman, and Mark Warner, its ranking Democrat. The bipartisan panel hasn’t said if it endorses the findings. It plans to release it publicly along with another study later this week.The research … [Read more...] about New report on Russian disinformation, prepared for the Senate, shows the operation’s scale and sweep
New ballot in Russian Far East after tainted vote tossed out
Updated 4:54 am CST, Sunday, December 16, 2018 Oleg Kozhemyako, acting governor of the far eastern region of Primorsky Krai stands as he waits to get his ballot at a polling station in Vladivostok, Russia, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. Russians living in the far eastern region of Primorsky Krai cast their votes Sunday for a new governor in a tightly watched election, with Kozhemyako reported to be leading the vote. (Igor Novikov, Governor and Administration of Primorye Territory press service via AP) less Oleg Kozhemyako, acting governor of the far eastern region of Primorsky Krai stands as he waits to get his ballot at a polling station in Vladivostok, Russia, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. Russians living in the far ... more Photo: Igor Novikov, AP Photo: Igor Novikov, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close … [Read more...] about New ballot in Russian Far East after tainted vote tossed out
The Latest: Ukraine Orthodox OKs break with Russian church
Updated 8:30 am PST, Saturday, December 15, 2018 Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko gestures while speaking at a closed-door synod of three Ukrainian Orthodox churches to approve the charter for a unified church and to elect leadership in the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kiev, Ukraine, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Poroshenko has told the crowd "the creation of our Church is another declaration of Ukraine's independence and you are the main participants of this historic event." (Mykhailo Markiv, Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Pool Photo via AP) less Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko gestures while speaking at a closed-door synod of three Ukrainian Orthodox churches to approve the charter for a unified church and to elect leadership in the St. Sophia ... more Photo: Mykhailo Markiv, AP Photo: … [Read more...] about The Latest: Ukraine Orthodox OKs break with Russian church