EU: Russia, China Use ‘Digital War’ to Undermine DemocraciesEU: Russia, China Use ‘Digital War’ to Undermine DemocraciesThey say Russia aims to undermine western organizations like the EU and NATO.Associated PressAssociated Press
Heads Up: That Post About Coronavirus in Lander, Wyoming is FakeHeads Up: That Post About Coronavirus in Lander, Wyoming is FakeThere are only five confirmed cases in the United States. Again, none of those are in Wyoming. Nick LearnedNick Learned
Lessons Learned From 2016, but US Faces New Election ThreatsLessons Learned From 2016, but US Faces New Election ThreatsCampaigns and state and local election systems remain attractive targets.Associated PressAssociated Press
Casper PD: State Law Restricts Release of Details in Sex Abuse CaseCasper PD: State Law Restricts Release of Details in Sex Abuse CaseThere are numerous cases filed in Natrona County each year involving sex crimes, and Wyoming Statute 6-2-319 plays a role in each of them.Nick LearnedNick Learned
Facebook, eBay Crack Down on Fake Reviews After UK WarningFacebook, eBay Crack Down on Fake Reviews After UK WarningFacebook removed 188 pages and groups and disabled 24 accounts involved in trading in fake reviews.Associated PressAssociated Press
NATO Researchers: Social Media Failing to Stop ManipulationNATO Researchers: Social Media Failing to Stop ManipulationThe findings contrast with statements from major tech companies. Associated PressAssociated Press
Group Says Misinformation on the Rise on FacebookGroup Says Misinformation on the Rise on FacebookThe researchers tracked the 100 most widely shared false news stories between Jan. 1 and Oct. 1 this year. Associated PressAssociated Press
Facebook Expands New Tool Aiming to Shrink ‘News Deserts’Facebook Expands New Tool Aiming to Shrink ‘News Deserts’Some 1,800 newspapers have closed in the United States over the last 15 years, according to research out of the University of North Carolina. Associated PressAssociated Press
UK to Pressure Social Media Companies to Fight Anti-Vax InfoUK to Pressure Social Media Companies to Fight Anti-Vax InfoMeasles is highly infectious and health officials say at least about 95% of the population must be immunized to prevent outbreaks.Associated PressAssociated Press
FTC Fines Facebook $5B, Adds Oversight for Privacy MishapsFTC Fines Facebook $5B, Adds Oversight for Privacy MishapsBut critics and privacy advocates are not convinced that either a fine or Facebook's new model amounts to a substantial change.Associated PressAssociated Press