Disinformation

Facebook posts falsely claimed that minors involved in the June 22 Tacloban school shooting would escape punishment under the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act. The claims targeted Senator Kiko Pangilinan and renewed calls to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility.

May 10, 2026 Reported by AI

South Africa's Electoral Commission has raised alarms over the rapid spread of disinformation on social media ahead of the November 4 local government elections. Outreach deputy CEO Victor Shale highlighted how peddlers create new crises daily, outpacing current safeguards.

In 2010, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein hired a Philippines-based operation to clean up his internet image. They used SEO tactics to flood search results with positive content over negative ones. Emails from the 'Epstein Files' reveal this as part of a broader reputation management campaign.

February 06, 2026 Reported by AI

French authorities have identified a Russian-linked disinformation operation accusing Emmanuel Macron of involvement in the Epstein affair. Detected by Viginum, the campaign used a fake website impersonating France-Soir and was amplified on X. It is attributed to the Storm-1516 network.

In the wake of a US military operation in Venezuela, false information proliferated online following the announcement of President Nicolás Maduro's capture. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X struggled to curb the spread of misleading content. The rapid dissemination highlighted ongoing challenges with digital misinformation.

December 19, 2025 Reported by AI

Leaked internal documents from InfinitUs Marketing Solutions reveal operations using fake social media accounts to shift Filipinos' negative views on China. This occurs amid escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea. The Chinese embassy has not yet responded to the allegations.