Can disinformation be tracked and shared like malware samples? The new DISINFOX platform suggests it can. Built as an open framework, it lets researchers exchange disinformation threat intel in structured formats.
How It Works
DISINFOX uses APIs and STIX standards (commonly applied in cyber threat intel) to structure and share disinfo findings. (arXiv)
Researchers upload cases of false narratives, bot networks, or doctored media. Others can immediately analyze or reuse the structured data.
Why This is New
Until now, disinformation research was fragmented. DISINFOX brings the discipline closer to cyber threat intelligence, making collaboration practical.
The OSINT Contribution
Crowdsourced evidence of disinfo campaigns gives democratic institutions a better chance to respond quickly. Could this be the start of a “VirusTotal” for fake news?
DISINFOX shows that the fight against disinformation can be systematic, structured, and shared. If lies spread quickly, why shouldn’t truth travel just as fast?
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