Disinformation and Misinformation Campaigns

FTI Cybersecurity Counters Dis/Misinformation Campaigns Targeting Individuals and Organizations

Individuals, organizations, and government entities can find themselves the target of disinformation or misinformation campaigns aimed at destroying their brand, reputation and enterprise value. FTI Cybersecurity provides the necessary expertise to identify and unravel these campaigns, producing conclusive findings and strategies to combat and counteract the spread of dis/misinformation.

How FTI Cybersecurity Can Help

Continuous Monitoring & Analysis
Identify new fact patterns, including additional lawsuits, reporting, false claims, or changes in online discord. Identify changing tactics or new campaigns in near real-time to facilitate effective response strategies.

Initial Assessment & Scoping
Establish a foundational understanding of the operation. Identify initial fact patterns and entity correlations.

Impact & Attribution Assessment
Evaluate the campaign's effectiveness and reach. Determine the origin/support of the operation.

Analysis of Leads & Root Causes
Examine and define the structure and tactics of the campaign. Understand the narratives, topics dissemination methods, influencer capabilities, and target audience correlations. Identify "medium hopping" across platforms.

Comprehensive Investigation of Dis/Misinformation Campaigns

FTI Cybersecurity experts have extensive experience leveraging the artifacts left behind by even the most skilled threat actors to recreate the phases of a dis/misinformation campaign, whether ongoing or years after the fact. Our tailored and structured approach identifies root causes and pinpoints changing tactics and targets to support strategic response efforts and determine the extent of negative impact.

Forensically Sound Methodology

FTI Cybersecurity uses industry recognized and lawful best practices to carry out investigations, ensuring evidence can be preserved and referenced in litigation when needed. We leverage proven frameworks, such as the Disinformation Kill Chain, to structure our approach, and employ policies and procedures to effectively document and preserve all artifacts. We work under the direction of counsel to preserve privilege or directly on behalf of clients.

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