In case you missed it, the fediverse is under attack by a Pro-Russian Propaganda Network.

In case you missed it, the fediverse is under attack by a Pro-Russian Propaganda Network. You can learn more about it in the blog post from @iftas below.

Here are two things everyone can do to help combat this:

1. If you see an account posting or spamming Telegram links, report it. Many of the accounts are impersonating news outlets — check verification status, the account's follower count, or the outlet's website to confirm if the account is real or fake.

2. Donate to your local mods if you can, or at least give them a big virtual hug and say thanks. They've been working tirelessly around the clock to combat this and deserve our gratitude and support.

Stay safe out there, friends.

Coordinated Pro-Russian Propaganda Network Targeting ActivityPub and ATProto Services

Update October 14: Accounts are still being created, and unused accounts registered earlier are being activated. Since 15 September, IFTAS has been tracking a coordinated network of over 300 accounts operating across Mastodon. These accounts are engaged in a high-volume propaganda campaign, promoting pro-Russian narratives and linking to Telegram channels associated with known state-aligned disinformation…

IFTAS Blog (about.iftas.org)

#ActivityPub #Fediverse #Telegram

@haubles @iftas How are we going with mod tools? Specifically tools that help mods?

@haubles
2b. Or do both. Both is good!
*hugs @alice* Thanks!

@iftas

@alice
Speaking of, I've been meaning to ask for a while: is there any way to contribute to our server's financial needs? I've been told no last time I asked but that was over two years ago so maybe there is now?

cc @mcp as I'm unclear about who's currently mod or admin so Alice might not actually have the answer.

@koalou asking @mcp is the way to go, as I'm just the noisy one—someone else deals with the payments and technical stuff.

@alice
Not the point but I don’t agree with calling you "noisy" as that would imply that your toots aren’t welcome in our TLs
"Visible", maybe? (doubly so with the photos )

@mcp

@koalou @alice @mcp If your sever doesn't accept donations, you can also donate to one of the servers your friends are using, to IFTAS, or to Fedi developers. Emelia Smith also works on Trust & Safety tools and can use a few bob.

@geolaw @haubles @iftas Mastodon is aware of the problem, but although they get more funding than many other Fediverse projects, they are still short-handed.