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More Than Mistakes: Analyzing the Impact of Malaysian Flag Incidents

More Than Mistakes: Analyzing the Impact of Malaysian Flag Incidents

Key Findings The Malaysian flag was at the centre of several recent controversies that triggered widespread public backlash. While some incidents drew particular outrage from the Malay Muslim community, the...

More Than Mistakes: Analyzing the Impact of Malaysian Flag Incidents

Key Findings The Malaysian flag was at the centre of several recent controversies that triggered widespread public backlash. While some incidents drew particular outrage from the Malay Muslim community, the...

Exploiting Illness: The Disinformation Campaign Following Scott Adams' Cancer Diagnosis

Exploiting Illness: The Disinformation Campaign Following Scott Adams' Cancer Diagnosis

Key Findings: Adams' Statement: On May 19, 2025, Dilbert creator Scott Adams announced he has metastatic prostate cancer and a limited life expectancy. During his livestream, he explicitly stated, “People are going to say it’s...

Exploiting Illness: The Disinformation Campaign Following Scott Adams' Cancer Diagnosis

Key Findings: Adams' Statement: On May 19, 2025, Dilbert creator Scott Adams announced he has metastatic prostate cancer and a limited life expectancy. During his livestream, he explicitly stated, “People are going to say it’s...

A Concise Look at Potential Misinformation in the AirBorne AirPlay Hack

A Concise Look at Potential Misinformation in the AirBorne AirPlay Hack

Key Findings: Factual Core: The "AirBorne" vulnerabilities in Apple's AirPlay protocol and SDK, discovered by Oligo Security, were real and severe, enabling potential Remote Code Execution (RCE), ACL bypass, and other attacks. Apple...

A Concise Look at Potential Misinformation in the AirBorne AirPlay Hack

Key Findings: Factual Core: The "AirBorne" vulnerabilities in Apple's AirPlay protocol and SDK, discovered by Oligo Security, were real and severe, enabling potential Remote Code Execution (RCE), ACL bypass, and other attacks. Apple...

Cheaper in China? Brands Navigate Tariff Whiplash and Consumer Confusion Amid Mixed Messages

Cheaper in China? Brands Navigate Tariff Whiplash and Consumer Confusion Amid Mixed Messages

Key Findings Narratives have emerged suggesting that tariffs are prompting Americans to travel to China to avoid steep price hikes by shopping directly from the source. At the same time, targeted marketing on...

Cheaper in China? Brands Navigate Tariff Whiplash and Consumer Confusion Amid Mixed Messages

Key Findings Narratives have emerged suggesting that tariffs are prompting Americans to travel to China to avoid steep price hikes by shopping directly from the source. At the same time, targeted marketing on...

Reputation as Leverage: Key Lessons from the Expo 2025 Malaysia Pavilion Public Dispute

Reputation as Leverage: Key Lessons from the Expo 2025 Malaysia Pavilion Public Dispute

Key Findings  Evidence First: The strategy relied heavily on presenting documented proof (emails, comparisons, screenshots) via Instagram, making the claims appear credible. Clear Story: A simple narrative of being wronged ("plagiarism...

Reputation as Leverage: Key Lessons from the Expo 2025 Malaysia Pavilion Public Dispute

Key Findings  Evidence First: The strategy relied heavily on presenting documented proof (emails, comparisons, screenshots) via Instagram, making the claims appear credible. Clear Story: A simple narrative of being wronged ("plagiarism...

Beyond the Label: Is the 'Luxury Made in China' Trend Fueled by Disinformation & Trade Wars?

Beyond the Label: Is the 'Luxury Made in China' Trend Fueled by Disinformation & Trade Wars?

Overview: Viral social media content, particularly on TikTok (#chinesemanufacturer), alleges that most European luxury goods are made in China and only finished in Europe. These claims, often linked to US-China trade tensions, challenges brand...

Beyond the Label: Is the 'Luxury Made in China' Trend Fueled by Disinformation & Trade Wars?

Overview: Viral social media content, particularly on TikTok (#chinesemanufacturer), alleges that most European luxury goods are made in China and only finished in Europe. These claims, often linked to US-China trade tensions, challenges brand...