Propaganda, fake videos of Ukraine invasion bombard users


People ride a subway carriage as some of them read on their smartphones in Moscow, Russia, on Feb 24, 2022. The invasion of Ukraine is shaping up to be Europe’s first major armed conflict of the social media age, when the small screen of the smartphone is the dominant tool of communication, carrying with it the peril of an instantaneous spread of dangerous, even deadly, disinformation. — AP

WASHINGTON: The messages, videos and photos flying across Twitter, Facebook and Telegram far outnumber the airstrikes raining down on Ukraine.

They claim to show Russian fighter jets being shot down or Ukrainians dodging for cover in their own homes.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Russia , Ukraine , fake news , misinformation

Next In Tech News

Apple sets Feb 19 product launch date as low-end iPhone nears
Apple, Google restore�TikTok app after assurances from Trump
Autonomous buses will soon be taking to the streets of Singapore
Playgrounds come alive again with Brazil school phone ban
UK to explore use of Anthropic's AI chatbot Claude for public services
Apple to restore TikTok on US app store after Attorney General's letter, Bloomberg News reports
Apple brings TV+ to Android phones in bid to boost subscribers
Sony shares jump 9% as games strength boosts investor confidence
Cybertruck crash raises alarm bells about Tesla's self-driving software
Exclusive-Arm recruits from customers as it plans to sell its own chips

Others Also Read