New report: "True Crime to True Cringe" Graphika examines how the #TrueCringeCommunity glorifies violence and evades platform moderation, key insights for trust & safety teams tracking online radicalization. Read more: buff.ly/chET6LU

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Graphika examines how the #TrueCringeCommunity glorifies mass violence, evades TikTok moderation, and radicalizes within the broader True Crime Community.

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AI personas are impersonating real journalists and experts online 🎙️ Our "Pundit by Prompt" report found 300+ assets using AI personas & deepfakes of real journalists (incl. Rachel Maddow) to push geopolitical commentary across YouTube, Facebook, TikTok & X. Read more: buff.ly/hFLnvfh

#Graphika analyst @jeanleroux.bsky.social spoke with Straight Arrow News about businesses are at risk of being scammed. While these scams can be more challenging for fraudsters to pull off, a single compromise can deliver outsized returns when compared to scamming your average person individually.

Can law enforcement catch up to AI scams?

Cybersecurity experts say scammers are now using advanced artificial intelligence to perpetrate fraud on a vast scale.

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Taco Bell, a restaurant that once advertised its Volcano Burrito with the tagline "Get ready for the good hurt," is used to being meme-bait. Taco Bell and Taylor Farms faced the same outbreak. Their opposite comms strategies led to diverging outcomes online. Read on to learn more.

Taco Bell and the Cyclospora Crisis: Lettuce, Lawsuits, and Brand Risk Blog | Graphika

How Graphika tracked two brand responses to a crisis and their outcomes: Taco Bell toward recovery, Taylor Farms into political blame.

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Graphika's new report, Ore Else, is out today! This report examines the tactics, techniques, and procedures used by Spamouflage-linked accounts in an online campaign to discredit Operation High Voltage in #Chile and smear the journalists reporting on it. Access the full report now.

Ore Else: Spamouflage Targets Chile’s Copper Smuggling Coverage | Graphika

Graphika uncovers how Chinese state-linked network Spamouflage used AI-generated content to discredit Chile's largest copper smuggling bust and its journalists.

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When exclusive Avengers: Doomsday footage leaked from Comic-Con Hall H, it spread across the internet before it could be contained. One account with less than 250 followers is all it took. Read on to learn about the gap between reaction and containment and how Graphika saw the narrative move.

Roy is a man in his late 60's, retired and enjoying a quiet life. Then came an unexpected text message from a younger woman who claimed she had the wrong number...

“The Odyssey” opened last week to positive reviews and strong ticket sales, securing its position as a “box office smash.” Read on to learn more about the failure of a backlash campaign and what it means about the difference between online outrage and reputational risks that warrant a response.

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"The Odyssey" opened last week to strong reviews and record ticket sales, unfazed by online backlash over its casting.

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The biggest reputation risks aren't always created by brands—they're inherited from the conversations surrounding them. Watch our latest webinar now to discover how Graphika tracked narrative convergence during the FIFA World Cup and uncovered the early indicators of emerging business risk.

Ask an Expert Webinar: How World Cup Tensions Spilled onto Brand Risk | Graphika

The 2026 FIFA World Cup exposed how fast brand risk can escalate when geopolitical tensions meet public frustration. Join Graphika Analyst Gustavo Paniz and Intelligence Specialist Angie Waller as the...

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Graphika's new report, Pundit by Prompt, is out today! This new research chronicles the mass production of AI personas weighing in on world affairs. Access the full report now!

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Graphika uncovers 300+ assets using AI personas and deepfakes of real journalists and academics to spread geopolitical narratives across social platforms.

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Last chance to register! 🚨 ⚽ In this week's Ask an Expert webinar, Graphika analysts will unpack the common signals of market-moving boycotts using the 2026 World Cup as a case study and drawing on our broader research into boycott dynamics. Register now to join us an submit questions!

Ask an Expert Webinar: How World Cup Tensions Spilled onto Brand Risk | Graphika

The 2026 FIFA World Cup exposed how fast brand risk can escalate when geopolitical tensions meet public frustration. Join Graphika Analyst Gustavo Paniz and Intelligence Specialist Angie Waller as the...

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This month, we're tracking how bad actors are exploiting the World Cup, from manipulated event flyers to fake ticketing sites and AI-generated hype, alongside a look at the fan backlash that erupted a...

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As online scams grow more sophisticated, older adults are among the constant targets. In a new @moneywise.com article, @graphika.com highlights a critical and often overlooked risk in these attacks: how scammers exploit trust, relationships, and even shared finances to expand their reach.

My mom, 74, recently fell for a phone scam — and now I'm out $12,000 because our bank accounts are linked. What can I do?

If your mom cost you $12,000 in a scam, there may not be much you can do to get the money back, but you must take steps to protect your mother going forward. Here's what experts say your options are.

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Limited seats remain for our upcoming webinar, Ask an Expert: How World Cup Tensions Spilled onto Brand Risk. Register now to join the conversation and submit your questions in advance! #WorldCup2026 #WeAre26 #WorldCup #FIFAWorldCup #TrustAndSafety #AI #CyberSecurity #OnlineSafety #Graphika

Ask an Expert Webinar: How World Cup Tensions Spilled onto Brand Risk | Graphika

The 2026 FIFA World Cup exposed how fast brand risk can escalate when geopolitical tensions meet public frustration. Join Graphika Analyst Gustavo Paniz and Intelligence Specialist Angie Waller as the...

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Video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) thought it was posting a cheerful and helpful announcement to Sports College Football fans on X, the day before the 2027 edition dropped. Read about the game release and the fan and creator backlash that followed.

Not Just a Game: EA Sports College Football 27 Backlash | Graphika

How #CFBPlayDontPay erupted across X, Steam, and TikTok after EA added microtransactions to College Football 27 — and what it reveals about trust.

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Graphika's new report, Save the Date for Spamouflage, is out today! We recently observed Chinese state-linked influence operation Spamouflage disseminate manipulated versions of event flyers – a novel tactic for the operation – to attempt to disrupt anti-Communist Party of China (CPC) events.

Save the Date for Spamouflage | Graphika

Graphika reveals how Chinese state-linked operation Spamouflage spread manipulated event flyers to disrupt anti-CPC protests in the U.S. and Europe.

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Missed our latest webinar? You can still access Ask an Expert: From Fake Tickets to Phishing - The Scams Fans Don't See Coming. Watch the replay today to learn more! #Graphika #GraphikaInsights #GraphikaReport #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup #WorldCup26 #WeAre26 #Scams

From Fake Tickets to Phishing: The Scams Fans Don't See Coming | Ask an Expert Webinar | Graphika | Graphika

Graphika's Thomas Lederer and Chris Block walk through real World Cup scams, showing how seemingly unrelated signals connect into coordinated fraud and what continuous monitoring looks like in practic...

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AI nudifier apps used to create non-consensual intimate imagery are getting a boost from coordinated networks of social media accounts. One network analyzed by Graphika included 45k X accounts with posts using implicit phrases and censored visuals in their ads in an attempt to avoid moderation.

A network of X accounts is boosting AI nudify tools, raising hell for victims

Coordinated X accounts are helping AI nudify apps reach more users, researchers say, as services like Undress AI add paid video tools and referral credits while victims struggle to contain the damage.

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Registration for our upcoming webinar, Ask an Expert: How World Cup Tensions Spilled onto Brand Risk, is now open! Join us as we discuss the common signals of market-moving boycotts, using the 2026 World Cup as a case study and drawing on Graphika's broader research into boycott dynamics.

Ask an Expert: When Boycotts Move Markets — Lessons from the 2026 World Cup | Graphika

The 2026 FIFA World Cup exposed how fast brand risk can escalate when geopolitical tensions meet public frustration. Join Graphika Analyst Gustavo Paniz and Intelligence Specialist Angie Waller as the...

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Pro-Kremlin actors, including websites linked to the pro-Russia Portal Kombat influence operation, showcased news of U.S. President Donald Trump influencing the reversal of a U.S. World Cup player's suspension, using it to claim FIFA is corrupt and politically biased. Read on for our findings!

Pro-Kremlin Actors Cry FIFA Corruption After Reversal of U.S. World Cup Player Suspension — Graphika | Graphika

Pro-Kremlin actors showcased news of U.S. President Donald Trump influencing the reversal of a U.S. World Cup player's suspension to claim the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) ...

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A new piece from The Economist explores robust debate over China's attempts to expand its global influence. It cites Graphika's extensive research into foreign influence operations carried out by Chinese state-linked actors online. Read on for the full take.

China can be a useful bogeyman in American politics

Accusations of influence-peddling can muddy what is really going on

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The world is watching #WorldCup2026. We’re watching everything around it. ⚽ From fake tickets to coordinated narratives, the digital environment is evolving fast and we’re tracking it as it happens. Explore Graphika’s World Cup Watch hub today to stay ahead of the noise and stay ahead of the risk.

World Cup Watch: FIFA 2026 Threat Intelligence and Research | Graphika | Graphika

Graphika monitors influence operations, scams, brand attacks, and narrative warfare surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026. Get the latest intelligence as it emerges.

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World Cup FOMO and sky-high ticket costs have bred a thriving ecosystem for resellers, bargain hunters, and scammers who feed on both. Graphika has been watching scams encouraging fans to suspend skepticism, make contact, and share their information. Read on to learn more. #WorldCup2026 #Weare2026

World Cup Scams Flying Under the Radar — Graphika | Graphika

World Cup 2026 has spawned a wave of suspicious ticket and travel sites — complete with bought followers, forged FIFA credentials, and forms that harvest personal data with no real booking behind them

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Registration is now open for our upcoming webinar, Ask an Expert: From Fake Tickets to Phishing - The Scams Fans Don't See Coming. Register now and submit your questions! #WorldCup2026 #WeAre26 #WorldCup #FIFAWorldCup #TrustAndSafety #Disinformation #AI #CyberSecurity #Graphika #Scams #Fraud

From Fake Tickets to Phishing: The Scams Fans Don't See Coming | Ask an Expert Webinar | Graphika | Graphika

Graphika's Thomas Lederer and Chris Block walk through real World Cup scams, showing how seemingly unrelated signals connect into coordinated fraud and what continuous monitoring looks like in practic...

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Nike hid a Fortnite drop in a World Cup ad, sparking a viral fan hunt. Learn how brands can trace organic moments like this into a repeatable playbook. www.graphika.com/blogs/nike-h...

Nike Hid a Fortnite Drop in a World Cup Ad. Fans Did the Rest. — Graphika | Graphika

Nike hid a Fortnite drop in a World Cup ad, sparking a viral fan hunt. Learn how brands can trace organic moments like this into a repeatable playbook.

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As major World Cup sponsors activate their campaigns, brand reputational risk can shift from positive to crisis within hours. Join us next week for the second installment of our World Cup series with Graphika Chief Scientist Dr. Vladimir Barash and Chief Revenue Officer Jennifer Vaziralli. #WeAre26

Ask an Expert: What Brand Sponsors Can Learn from Real-Time Fan Sentiment — Graphika | Graphika

What Brand Sponsors Can Learn from Graphika's Deep Research Agent and Social Media Stance Detection

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Long before kickoff, fans, pundits, and football leaders were already debating the expanded World Cup. Would 48 teams create more opportunities, or more "uninteresting" matches? Then Cape Verde held Spain to a 0–0 draw.

Scammers are creating fake websites promoting fraudulent ticket offers as fans seek tickets to World Cup matches. Graphika spoke with @kmbc9.bsky.social about "highly polished" fake sites claiming to be "authorized FIFA ticketing partners" luring visitors to WhatsApp in an effort to obtain payment.

Scammers targeting FIFA fans in Kansas City during World Cup

As Kansas City hosts World Cup matches and events, scammers are targeting fans with fake websites and fraudulent ticket offers. Here's what to look out for.

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Non-consensual intimate imagery created with the help of AI tools continues to wreak havoc through schools and the lives of young people impacted by these online harms. Graphika's Matthew Patane spoke with @wsj.com's @georgiawells.bsky.social about the services being used to create the images.

AI Supercharges Deepfake Nudes—Unleashing a New Form of Bullying Among Kids

As ‘nudify’ tools proliferate online, parents and schools are struggling to protect young victims.

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High ticket demand for FIFA World Cup games is creating a perfect environment for opportunistic scammers looking to lure fans seeking last-minute deals. Read on to learn more about their playbook and what Graphika analysts uncovered. #WorldCup2026 #WeAre26 #WorldCup #FIFAWorldCup

Emerging Playbooks: How Scammers Leverage Vibe Coding for Fraudulent Ticket Sites — Graphika | Graphika

We recently uncovered scam websites offering World Cup packages. The ticket scam game has been seen before. What’s new is the sophistication of the storefronts, made possible by AI vibe coding softwar...

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