We conclude the special series dedicated to the SNSPA event with the “hottest” topic of the moment: hybrid warfare and disinformation.
Together with Oleg Onea, lawyer and security expert, we analyze how TikTok and Instagram algorithms can become weapons in the hands of Russian propaganda and why being a “digital native” doesn’t automatically make you immune to fake news.
If you’ve ever shared a news story without checking it or felt overwhelmed by the wave of information about the war, this episode is your “survival guide” in the online environment.
In this final episode, you will discover:
The scroll attack: What does a Russian hybrid attack on TikTok actually look like? Spoiler: you don’t need bullets when you have well-placed pixels.
The Gen Z paradox: Why do we fall into the disinformation trap more easily than our parents, even though we grew up with the internet in our hands? (Spoiler: it’s about emotion, not speed).
Law vs. opinion: Where does freedom of expression end and the threat to national security begin? Oleg’s legal perspective.
Debunking: The most sophisticated fake news about Moldova’s EU accession, dismantled piece by piece.
The “digital hygiene” kit: The 3 red flags you need to look for before hitting share again.
“Propaganda doesn’t want to make you believe a lie; it wants to make you stop believing in anything.”
We close this trilogy with vital conclusions for anyone who wants to remain free in a hyper-connected world. It’s time to move from being simple content consumers to being informed and critical users.
📌 Listen to the final episode now and don’t forget to revisit Part I and II for the full context on Transnistria and Moldova’s European journey.
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Moderator: Mădălina Mihai