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originally posted by: odzeandennz
originally posted by: DanteGaland
originally posted by: butcherguy
a reply to: DanteGaland
So the Russians must be trying to emulate the US main stream media, putting out fake stories to try to change the minds of voters.
And those FAKE stories?
Constitute the "ALT-MEDIA".
kinda like when Obama and his cabinet were planning to not turn over power and invoke some nonsensical non-existent law to make him stay in 'power'.
that rubbish was all over AJ and the alt-right outlets and scores of YouTube whistle blowers...
originally posted by: DanteGaland
originally posted by: thesaneone
a reply to: DanteGaland
I'll play.
Let's say this is 100% true, what do we do, go to war, sanctions?
SANCTIONS are a start...
PUTIN knows he can't WIN a military war. His nation is CRUMBLING due to the rampant oligarch corruption.
PSY-OPS are the only tenable option at his disposal.
originally posted by: abago71
How is "fake news and propaganda" considered hacking?
Computer hacking refers to the practice of modifying or altering computer software and hardware to accomplish a goal that is considered to be outside of the creator's original objective. Those individuals who engage in computer hacking activities are typically referred to as “hackers.”
So how are these "hackers" spreading fake news and propaganda?
Are they using exploits, malware, brute force? What methods are these "hackers" employing?
Using the web and social media to spread fake news and propaganda is as much hacking as a 12 year old
typing "you've been hacked" on their parents Facebook page that is still logged in.
originally posted by: DanteGaland
a reply to: abago71
They GAINED info on WHO you are and WHAT political leaning you are.
THEN they microtargeted you with FAKE NEWS on your social media.
That's ONE way they went about it...
originally posted by: JohnnyCanuck
a reply to: DanteGaland
Had Trump been targeted and Clinton won, the Orange Minions would be losing their collective minds at any hint of Russian interference.
As it stands, there's a collective 'meh' from the Right. When did their politics replace their principals? Shameful.