The Atlantic Council Technology Programs comprises five existing efforts—the Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab), the GeoTech Center, the Cyber Statecraft Initiative, the Democracy + Tech Initiative, and the Capacity Building Initiative. These operations work together to address the geopolitical implications of technology and provide policymakers and global stakeholders necessary research, insights, and convenings to address challenges around global technology and ensure its responsible advancement.

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2018 Elections in Latin America

Jun 7, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Down Ballot Bots in Mexico

By Donara Barojan

Researchers have observed the use of bots for the purpose of promoting candidates, campaign materials, and opposition research for Mexico's election.

Disinformation Elections

2018 Elections in Latin America

Jun 7, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Fraud Claims in Colombia

By Jose Luis Peñarredonda

After the first round in Colombia’s presidential election, citizens shared claims on social media of ballot tampering in favor of candidate Iván Duque.

Colombia Disinformation

In the News

Jun 7, 2018

Alperovitch Quoted in McClatchy DC on China’s Cyber Activity

By Dmitri Alperovitch

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China Cybersecurity

In the News

Jun 5, 2018

Nimmo Quoted in Mother Jones on Unmasking Pro-Kremlin Troll

By Ben Nimmo

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 5, 2018

Healey Quoted in Fifth Domain on Cybersecurity and North Korea

By Jason Healey

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Cybersecurity Korea

In the News

Jun 4, 2018

Nimmo Quoted in Gizmodo on Fake Social Media Accounts

By Ben Nimmo

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 2, 2018

Nimmo Joins BBC to Discuss How to Spot a Bot

By Ben Nimmo

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

Jun 1, 2018

Stifel Quoted in FCW on State Department Cyber Reports

By Megan Stifel

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

May 31, 2018

Stifel Quoted in Public Knowledge on Department of Commerce and Department of Homeland Security Joint Reports on Cybersecurity

By Megan Stifel

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

In the News

May 31, 2018

Woods Quoted in the Oil & Gas Journal on Vulnerabilities in the Cyber and Energy Sectors

By Beau Woods

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Cybersecurity Security & Defense

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