Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube dominate the social media world in most countries, but Russia (and some surrounding areas such as Kazakhstan and Ukraine) often prefer regional replacements for these platforms. Unlock the free “Facebook Security Checklist” now! This will sign you up to our newsletter Enter your Email Unlock Read our privacy policy This […]
Continue ReadingHow sure are you that the person you’re passionately “debating” with online is a real, breathing person? How do you know whether they’re just another impassioned supporter of whatever topic and not someone with government (or other) backing? Spotting Russian bots or paid-for shills is no easy task. It is, however, becoming increasingly important as […]
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A rather interesting development has cropped up in the security world. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has banned the use of Kaspersky security software on federal computers. This — understandably — has some people worried. Is it still safe to use Kaspersky software on your home or work computer? We’ve collected the facts, tried to […]
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Social media is just different in Russia. While over 82% of the population uses social media accounts, they may not be accounts on websites that you recognize. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube dominate the social media world in most countries, but Russia (and some surrounding areas such as Kazakstan and Ukraine) often prefer regional replacements for these platforms. […]
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