Covid-19 Vaccine Misinformation Spread on Social Media

[TomCADem]

For all the efforts of Republicans to stir up Anti-Asian hate, hate against immigrants, and hate against BLM protesters, Republicans continue to ignore Russian cyber warfare attacks against the U.S.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/07/politics/russian-disinformation-pfizer-vaccines/index.html

Russian disinformation campaign working to undermine confidence in Covid-19 vaccines used in US

Washington (CNN)Online platforms directed by Russian intelligence are spreading disinformation about two of the coronavirus vaccines being used in the US, a State Department spokesperson confirmed to CNN on Sunday.

The agency's Global Engagement Center identified three Russian outlets -- News Front, New Eastern Outlook and Oriental Review -- that are spreading not only misinformation about the virus, but also regarding "international organizations, military conflicts, protests; and any divisive issue that they can exploit," according to the spokesperson.

"These sites all vary in their reach, tone, and audience -- but they all are spreading Russian propaganda and disinformation. The State Department's finding of a link between these sites and Russian Intelligence is a result of a joint interagency conclusion," the spokesperson said.

The GEC leads efforts "to recognize, understand, expose, and counter foreign state and non-state propaganda and disinformation efforts aimed at undermining or influencing the policies, security, or stability of the United States, its allies, and partner nations," according to its website.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

1. All I can say is that I got the Johnson & Johnson, one and done a week ago.

Hooray for me.