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DE-CONSPIRATOR is a Horizon Europe project at the forefront of the battle against Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI).

Learn more about us: https://deconspirator.eu/
📢 D2.2 - Concepts/Definitions Literature Review Document: A glossary of TTPs linked to FIMI, supporting a shared framework for analysing complex manipulation tactics

Disclaimer: Report is pending EC approval

Full deliverable available here: deconspirator.eu/deliverables/
November 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🔍 DE-CON Glossary #12: Flooding the zone

Flooding the zone is a Russian disinformation tactic that drowns facts in noise, spreading confusion and weakening trust in democratic dialogue.

📌Definition from the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).
November 12, 2025 at 9:41 AM
📢 D2.1 - Project Concept Workshop Note: establishes a shared understanding of FIMI, defining key concepts, strategies & challenges to enhance Europe’s information resilience.

Disclaimer: Report is pending EC approval & may be revised.

Full deliverable available here: deconspirator.eu/deliverables/
November 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
🔍 DE-CON Glossary #11: Discourse Power

Discourse Power is China’s strategy to shape global narratives through media, diplomacy and soft power by using information control to expand influence and protect regime stability.

📌Definition from the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).
October 29, 2025 at 11:51 AM
🔍 DE-CON Glossary #10: Botnets

Botnets shape narratives by amplifying divisive content, distorting debate, and faking consensus. In the information space, reach equals power. Combating them is vital to defending against FIMI.

📌 Definition from the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).
October 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
How can the EU maximize cooperation with Taiwan?

A recent EU study, co-authored by our partner Aurelio Insisa (IAI), explores lessons from the US, a twin-track of diplomacy & deterrence, and ways to counter FIMI via strategic comms & EEAS expertise.

🔗 Read more: lnkd.in/de3JmGkZ
October 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM
🔍 DE-CON Glossary #9: Information Warfare

Information warfare blends influence ops, disinformation & tech disruption. Russia & China frame it in distinct ways, but both show how it fuels FIMI by shaping perceptions, narratives & data.

📌 Full definition from the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).
October 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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September 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
DE-CON Glossary #8: Cyber Attacks

From Ukraine’s 2015 grid hack to the Viasat breach & DDoS hits on EU elections, cyber attacks keep testing democratic resilience. The EU fights back with sanctions, NIS2 & the Cyber Solidarity Act.

📌 Full definition from the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).
September 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🔍 DE-CON Glossary #7: Interference

Interference seeks to disrupt & destabilize. Often tied to elections, it uses disinfo, cyber-attacks & covert ops - such as the Russian-attributed Doppelgänger campaign & GPS jamming in the Baltics.

📌 Definition from the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).
September 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
📢 New #Deliverable publicly available! D8.2 – Dissemination & Communication Plan v2.0, led by White Research.

It reviews year-one dissemination & engagement activities, showing strong impact from social media, events & collaborations. Full deliverable available here: bit.ly/45ZAGB4
September 1, 2025 at 8:06 AM
🔍 DE-CON Glossary #6: Censorship

From selective controls in authoritarian regimes to digital takedowns & limits on sharing info, censorship raises key questions for democracy.

EU guidelines on freedom of expression: bit.ly/4mNz6ck

📌 Full definition from the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).
August 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
📢 D3.1 - Methodology Working Paper: presenting a framework to identify & analyse domestic actors that support or amplify FIMI campaigns in Europe. The methodology includes typology, data collection, & network analysis.

Full deliverable available here: deconspirator.eu/deliverables/
August 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
DE-CON Glossary #4: Conspiracy Theories

Beliefs that multiple actors secretly control events. They thrive in uncertain times & offering false clarity. EC guides show why they spread & how to counter them: bit.ly/3J2SV12

📌 Flashcard definition comes from the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).
August 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
DE-CON Glossary #4: Fake News

Fake news isn’t new: false stories have long fueled fear, division & violence. 83% of Europeans see it as a threat to democracy. History shows why trust in reliable information is vital.

📌 Our flashcard definition comes from the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).
July 16, 2025 at 10:34 AM
DE-CON Glossary #3: Misinformation

Misinformation is false information shared by people who believe it’s true, without the intention to deceive. Nonetheless, misinformation can harm democracies and polarise debates.

📌 Our flashcard definition comes from the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).
July 3, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Week 2 of the DE-CON Glossary Series focuses on disinformation - strategically constructed false or misleading content aimed at manipulating public opinion.

The definition in our flashcard is based on the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).
June 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Kicking off the DE-CON Glossary Series with Propaganda, a key tool in FIMI. From China's state-run system to Russia’s adaptive media ops, propaganda is embedded in FIMI tactics and shapes narratives globally.

📌 The definition in our flashcard is based on the DE-CONSPIRATOR FIMI Glossary (D2.2).
June 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Delighted to share our Project Coordinator Akin Unver’s seminars at Sabancı and Özyeğin University!

The talks presented DE-CONSPIRATOR, exploring the socio-computational tools behind the project, FIMI strategy, why states persist in using it, and how Europe can respond with data-driven deterrence.
May 16, 2025 at 12:14 PM
🌍 Democracy is under pressure—now’s the time to act!
The EU just dropped a new report on how to boost accountability + citizen engagement.
DE-CONSPIRATOR is proud to be featured for tackling info suppression.

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March 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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March 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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February 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Find out how we are tackling #FIMI through cutting-edge research, events, and insights. Stay informed, stay inspired!

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February 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Our second DE-CONSPIRATOR newsletter is out! 📢
Check out the latest on our fight against #FIMI, highlights from Rome, and what’s ahead in 2025.
📩 Read it here: mailchi.mp/eb2864972088...
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February 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM
On guard! The DE-CONSPIRATOR promotional video is coming soon! 🎥

How do we fight #Foreign #Information #Manipulation and #Interference (#FIMI)? Our upcoming video will show how we are leading the way with #research & #innovation.

Stay tuned! 🛡️

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January 30, 2025 at 8:02 AM