Selected New York Times Articles – Week Ending February 20th, 2019

Chinese and Iranian Hackers Renew Their Attacks on U.S. Companies
Nicole Perlroth, New York Times, February 18th, 2019
Businesses and government agencies in the United States have been targeted in aggressive attacks by Iranian and Chinese hackers who security experts believe have been energized by President Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal last year and his trade conflicts with China.

Nigeria in Battle Against Fake News Ahead of Elections
Associated Press in the New York Times, February 13th, 2019
In Nigeria fake news can be so outlandish, yet widely believed, that the president recently felt compelled to declare that he had not died and been replaced by a Sudanese body double.

Twitter Launches Political Ad Tracking Tools in Europe Ahead of Key EU Polls
Reuters in the New York Times, February 19th, 2019
Twitter on Tuesday rolled out tools in Europe which will make it easier for voters to identify political campaign ads tied to crucial European Parliament elections in May amidst fears of Russian disinformation campaigns and threats of regulatory action.

Ahead of EU Polls, Facebook Voids Accounts Targeting Moldovan Election
Reuters in the New York Times, February 18th, 2019
Facebook Inc said on Thursday it had disrupted an attempt to influence voters in Moldova, increasing concerns that EU elections in May could be prey to malign activity.

Ukrainian Official: Hacking Intensifies as Election Nears
Associated Press in the New York Times, February 13th, 2019
Russian hackers are redoubling their efforts in the run-up to presidential elections in Ukraine, according to the head of Ukraine’s cyber-police.