Jane Lytvynenko
Contact this reporter at jane.lytvynenko@buzzfeed.com
A Nigerian Man Is Actually Behind That Pro–Pete Buttigieg Twitter Account
The man who runs the account confirmed to BuzzFeed News that he is its genuine owner and a supporter of the South Bend mayor’s candidacy.
A Woman Posing As A Photographer Allegedly Drugged A New Mom And Tried To Steal Her Baby
“She wanted a girl, she wanted them five weeks and younger so she could raise it herself, take it out of state and pretend it was a newborn of her own,” a sheriff's department spokesperson said.
A Site Tied To Steve Bannon Is Writing Fake News About The Coronavirus
Founded by an exiled billionaire and critic of the Chinese government, G News claimed without proof that China was prepared to admit the disease originated in its labs.
Chinese State Media Spread A False Image Of A Hospital For Coronavirus Patients In Wuhan
The photo actually shows an apartment building.
Here's A Running List Of Disinformation Spreading About The Coronavirus
There are plenty of fake videos and unsourced claims of how many people have been affected.
As Mohammed Bin Salman Allegedly Hacked Jeff Bezos, A Network Of Accounts On Twitter Were Pushing Saudi Propaganda
A UN official said the goal is “intimidating, creating fear, and ultimately controlling or silencing.”
The Iranian Woman In The #IraniansDetestSoleimani Viral Video Was Also A Lobbyist For A Militia In Libya
Nowhere in her video or her television appearances did Saghar Erica Kasraie disclose her work for the army engaged in a civil war in the north African country.
Russian Propagandists Are Spreading Conspiracies About The Ukrainian Plane That Was Shot Down
The founder of pro-Russia site USA Really cast blame on Ukraine for the downed plane in Iran this week — and for another plane crash six years ago that was Russia’s fault.
A Pro-Iran Instagram Campaign Targeted The Trump Family After Soleimani’s Funeral
Ivanka and Melania Trump were the top targets of coordinated posts that vowed revenge for Qassem Soleimani’s death.
People Are Spreading False And Unverified Information About Iran's Missile Attack On US Bases In Iraq. Don't Be Fooled.
Information on social media includes outdated images and unverified casualty counts.
Disinformation For Hire: How A New Breed Of PR Firms Is Selling Lies Online
One firm promised to “use every tool and take every advantage available in order to change reality according to our client's wishes.”
Here's A Running List Of False And Unverified Information About The Killing Of Qassem Soleimani
Many accounts are spreading false or unconfirmed information, including the claim that Eric Trump knew of the airstrike in advance.
“I Found Election Interference And No One Cared”: One US Veteran’s Fight To Protect His Compatriots Online
Kristofer Goldsmith has learned to live with PTSD and battled a less-than-honorable discharge. Now he’s exposing how veterans are being targeted online.
Facebook Says Anonymous Pages Posting Coordinated Pro-Trump Content Do Not Break Its Rules
“I like positivity and like to follow all Trump media”
An Instagram Account That Threatened The California School Shooting Did Not Belong To The Gunman
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department told reporters they believed the account belonged to the 16-year-old shooter, but it was a hoax.
Facebook Took Down These Pages For Being Linked To Russia, But It Didn’t Seem To Tell That To The People Who Run Them
“Facebook should be responsible in informing account holders that they will be named in an international coordinated campaign that threatens democracy in different nations.”
The Buffalo Chronicle Ran Facebook Ads Promoting Dubious Trudeau Stories
The Buffalo Chronicle paid to promote two of its highly dubious stories about Justin Trudeau.
Dramatic Videos Show California Bridge As Fires Burn On Both Sides
The Carquinez Bridge near Vallejo was closed as gusty winds fueled brush fires on either side.
A Utility Company Shut Off Power To Nearly 3 Million Californians As A Massive Fire Grows
About 180,000 people have been ordered to evacuate as firefighters struggle to contain the Kincade fire in Northern California.
The Canadian Election’s Surprise Influencer Is A Buffalo Man Targeting Canadians With Viral Disinformation
Matthew Ricchiazzi has written debunked stories about Canadian politics and once told a US candidate he'd publish "negative articles about [their] opponents" for $400 apiece.