24 Questions
What is a common tactic used by bad actors to change public opinion on social media?
Creating fake accounts to post content
How do bad actors amplify the effect of their messages online?
Using a system to get the message to many people
What is the purpose of bad actors spending money on advertising online?
To manipulate public opinion
Why do bad actors create fake accounts on social media?
To make it appear as if more real people support their message
What distinguishes powerful influence campaigns from individual social media posts?
The use of multiple fake accounts
How do real people contribute to spreading bad actors' messages?
By sharing the content with others they know
What motivates mass media to pick up a story?
The desire to be read
What is a potential consequence of influence campaigns in other countries?
Change in public opinion
How has the internet impacted traditional military influence campaigns?
Increased reach and effectiveness
What distinguishes cyber warfare from traditional military warfare?
Employment of misinformation tactics
Why do militaries engage in influence campaigns in other countries?
To alter public opinion and policies
How does mass media's coverage impact the spread of messages from fake users?
Helps fake messages reach wider audience
What motivates mass media to cover stories related to fake users' messages?
To be read and talk about what people are discussing
How do influence campaigns differ with the introduction of the internet?
They can impact elections and news content online
What characterizes cyber warfare compared to traditional military warfare?
It takes place on the internet
Why do militaries engage in influence campaigns in other countries?
To manipulate information and change public opinion
How can influence campaigns impact the interaction between different countries?
By changing the way people think and vote on policies
What is a potential consequence of mass media's coverage of fake users' messages?
Increased skepticism towards news sources
What is a common tactic used by bad actors to amplify the effect of their messages online?
Creating a number of fake accounts
What distinguishes powerful influence campaigns from individual social media posts?
Amplifying the message through an entire system
Why do bad actors create fake accounts on social media?
To amplify the effect and scope of their messages
How do bad actors manipulate public opinion using social media?
By creating a system to amplify their messages
What is the purpose of bad actors spending money on advertising online?
To change the opinion of people reading things online
Why do some bad actors use an entire system to amplify their messages online instead of posting individually?
To reach a larger audience and increase the impact of their messages
Test your knowledge on how social media has revolutionized the ability to influence public opinion, from legitimate perspectives to malicious manipulations like nation-state attacks.
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