Disinformation campaigns - from international politics to societal cybersecurity threat

This paper explores disinformation campaigns as both societal and cybersecurity threats, advocating for their recognition within the cybersecurity domain to utilize existing defense mechanisms more effectively. Analyzing the roles of political, media, and technological actors in propagating disinformation suggests that a multi-stakeholder, non-regulatory approach could enhance societal resilience against these campaigns. This discussion emphasizes the importance of media literacy, transparency, and cybersecurity capabilities in mitigating disinformation's impact on democracy and societal cohesion. It calls for further research into comprehensive strategies that address the multifaceted nature of disinformation, proposing a balanced approach to safeguard information integrity in the digital era.