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2026-09-16 · research notes · influence operations
AI-Driven PRC Influence on US Data Center PerceptionsSeparating myths and anecdotes from evidence and measurable impact — what OpenAI’s “data center bandwagon” takedown does and doesn’t tell us about PLA influence operations, and why the logistics matter more than the content.
2026-09-01 · research notes · vishing
Would You Fall for an AI-Powered Voice Phishing Attack?A 4,100-participant study of susceptibility to AI voice phishing across six leading voice models — up to 36% compliance, persuasiveness over human-likeness, and economics that already favor the attacker.
2026-06-12 · research notes · case study
Anatomy of a Scam: The Arup Deepfake CFO FraudHow a 2024 deepfake video call defeated an employee who had correctly flagged the phishing email — a stage-by-stage walkthrough of the killchain.
2026-06-11 · updates
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