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Biella Coleman discovers how people, not tech, are targets of malicious actors.
In the past, state sponsored hacking focused on espionage, stealing sensitive information and disrupting technological system. Nowadays, the focus has shifted. Rather than hacking technology, state sponsored hackers are targeting people. Biella speaks with Darren Linvill about a new kind of malevolent hacking, and how by playing to the algorithms on various social networks, these professional agents can sow chaos, and rope lay users into spreading rage and misinformation across societies.
On radio
Next Friday
14:45
BBC Radio 4
Darren Linvill
Darren Linvill is an associate professor in the department of Communication at Clemson University and lead researcher in the Clemson University Media Forensics Hub. He studies misinformation and disinformation on social media, focusing on the work of state actors.
He tell us how state sponsored 'troll farms' - target social media users, hacking people to sew chaos.
He tell us how state sponsored 'troll farms' - target social media users, hacking people to sew chaos.
Broadcasts
- Wed 22 Dec 2021 13:45BBC Radio 4
- Next Friday 14:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Next Saturday 05:45BBC Radio 4 FM
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