At Black Hat 2024, security leaders explored the growing convergence of cyber and narrative attacks, emphasizing the importance of redefining strategies to address disinformation as a cyber weapon. The Blackbird.AI team actively engaged in discussions and presentations, highlighting the real-world impact of disinformation campaigns on global narratives. Key sessions included insights from former NATO analyst Franky Saegerman and a discussion between Dave DeWalt and our CEO & Co-Founder Wasim Khaled on the dangers of narrative attacks. Check out the latest in our August Edition of RAV3N'S RECALL!
BLACKBIRD.AI
Software Development
New York, NY 17,099 followers
Blackbird.AI protects organizations from narrative attacks that cause financial and reputational harm.
About us
BLACKBIRD.AI protects organizations from narrative attacks created by misinformation and disinformation that cause financial and reputational harm. Our AI-based Narrative Intelligence Platform enables you to know the narratives that impact your organization/industry, the influence behind them, the networks they touch, the anomalous behavior that scales them, and the cohorts that connect them to help you make better strategic decisions (with real data) when a crisis hits. Learn more at Blackbird.AI.
- Website
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http://www.blackbird.ai
External link for BLACKBIRD.AI
- Industry
- Software Development
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- AI, Deception Detection, Disinformation, Misinformation, Narrative Intelligence, Communications, National Security, ESG, Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Malinformation, Risk, OSINT, and Social Listening
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New York, NY 10111, US
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San Francisco, California(CA) 94111, US
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Singapore, SG
Employees at BLACKBIRD.AI
Updates
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Check out our latest discussion on the WAR AGAINST THE TROLLS #podcast on the critical challenges and innovative solutions that are shaping the future of cybersecurity and AI-driven narrative analysis. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, cybersecurity professional, or simply curious about the power of #AI in protecting #democracy, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss!
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Our friend Franky Saegerman spent 30 years as a NATO analyst, and at Black Hat this year he dropped some serious research about the real-world impact of state-sponsored narrative attacks. You can watch parts of Franky’s talk and read his blog post here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Mk-gG0
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Narrative attacks powered by misinformation and disinformation are a growing threat to organizations worldwide. These attacks can spiral out of control, leading to severe financial and reputational harm in seconds. WATCH TO LEARN MORE ➡ https://lnkd.in/ebPgbrsB
Protect Your Brand: Narrative Attack Solutions for Communication Leaders & CCOs
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Every cyber attack is fused with a narrative attack, but traditional cybersecurity and threat intelligence systems often fail to spot this new threat vector. WATCH TO LEARN MORE: ➡ https://lnkd.in/esrsdSn4
Secure Your Organization: Narrative Attack Solutions for Security Leaders & CISOs
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I am honored to be named (and pictured) to the PRNEWS 2024 People of the Year, and to be included in this amazing group of 75 marketing and communication leaders. Our roles are incredibly challenging and rewarding, representing the brands we love. Thank you to the entire team at BLACKBIRD.AI
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A failed coup in Bolivia fueled online speculation about U.S. involvement, with Russian-backed accounts amplifying theories linking the attempt to control the country's vast lithium reserves. Learn more ➡ https://lnkd.in/eq2XaQu6 #Bolivia #Disinformation #NarrativeAttack
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At #BlackHat this year, our friend and former NATO analyst Franky Saegerman’s session about “Foreign Information Interference” highlighted the urgent threat of state-sponsored narrative attacks created by misinformation and disinformation. The key theme is that cyber attacks and narrative attacks are converging, and cybersecurity professionals must go beyond traditional defense strategies to defend organizations from this new threat vector. Learn more now ➡ https://lnkd.in/e3EB6u92 #Cybersecurity #NarrativeAttacks #Disinformation
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Counting down to our amazing panel in partnership with Carahsoft in 10 minutes! Join us here https://lnkd.in/ey6QfuX7 #nationalsecurity #electionsecurity #disinformation
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The Dhaka Tribune republished our BLACKBIRD.AI blog by Emily Kohlman about the narrative attacks created by misinformation and disinformation campaigns to create division and unrest. This is a stark reminder of how disinformation is increasingly used to manipulate public opinion and destabilize societies. Our teams work to identify and mitigate these narrative attacks before they can cause real harm. It’s more important than ever for security leaders to be proactive in combating these threats. Read the full article to understand the broader implications: https://lnkd.in/gBQDrbUd #Disinformation #NarrativeAttacks #Security #PublicOpinion #DigitalThreats
Made in India: The disinformation factory sowing division in Bangladesh
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