Disinformation tactics
The following tactics with T000 are part AMITT framework developed by the CogSec Collaborative. Adtac works in collaboration with the CogSec Collaborative to refine and improve the AMITT framework.
Tactics that begin with ADT00 were developed over the course of Black Boxing sessions and have not been incorporated into the AMITT framework.
Strategic Planning:
T0001 The 5D's (dismiss, distort, distract, dismay, divide)
T0002 Facilitate State Propaganda
T0003 Leverage Existing Narratives
Objective Planning
T0005 Center of Gravity Analysis
T0006 Create Master Narratives
Develop People
T0007 Create fake Social Media Profiles / Pages / Groups
T0008 Create fake or imposter news sites
Develop Networks
T0010 Cultivate Ignorant Agents
T0011 Hijack legitimate account
T0014 Create funding campaigns
Microtargeting
Develop content
T0019 Generate information pollution
T0024 Create fake videos and images
T0027 Adapt existing narratives
T0028 Create competing narratives
Channel Selection
Youtube, Reddit, Instagram, Linkedin, Pinterest, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter
Pump Priming
T0039 Bait legitimate influencers
T0040 Demand unsurmountable proof
T0043 Use SMS/ WhatsApp/ Chat apps
T0046 Search Engine Optimization
Exposure
T0047 Muzzle social media as a political force
T0048 Cow online opinion leaders
T0050 Cheerleading domestic social media ops
T0051 Fabricate social media comment
T0052 Tertiary sites amplify news
T0053 Twitter trolls amplify and manipulate
T0056 Dedicated channels disseminate information pollution
ADT004 Funneling to Private Channels
ADT005 Disinformation Laundromat
Go Physical
T0057 Organise remote rallies and events
Persistence
Measure Effectiveness
Behavior Change
Message Reach
Social Media Engagement