ADAC.IO | Attribution, Data Analysis, Countermeasures, Interoperability

The project

Based on the concept of Foreign Information Manipulation & Interference (FIMI) as elaborated by the EU EEAS, the purpose of ADAC.io is to protect democracy in the EU by strengthening the ability to deny the intended effects of FIMI on society.

ADAC.io aims to significantly develop upon current knowledge of how FIMI can be detected, categorised, analysed, shared, and countered.

This will be achieved through a series of coordinated contributions to the DISARM Framework, the NATO-Hybrid COE Attribution Framework, STIX 2.1, OpenCTI, ABCDE, and the FIMI countermeasures toolbox.

This approach acknowledges the importance of TTPs and common data handling standards to the ability to attribute FIMI actors and further positions TTPs within the broader analytical processes that are necessary to develop countermeasures.

In addition to establishing improved technical standards and operating procedures, ADAC.io will generate research knowledge that can support better decision-making about FIMI countermeasures.

For example, the project will conduct research on the public impact of attribution, research methods for linguistic and visual analysis, develop an understanding of how cross-platform manipulation evades traditional analysis methods, as well as establish a dataset of previous FIMI interventions.

ADAC.io includes a specific component on gendered disinformation designed to better integrate gender into the technical formats.

Finally, the project will work closely with a community of practice that includes the EU EEAS, representatives of member states, civil society, and journalists/European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO).

Publications

ADAC.io partners and collaborations will be sharing public publications on how FIMI can be detected, categorised, analysed, shared, and countered. View these publications here:

Summary: A Comprehensive Review of DISARM Framework and its Compatibility with Related Frameworks Used to Model Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference

Nov 27, 2024

The DISARM Framework, supported by the EU-funded ADAC.io project, is a tool for identifying and mitigating Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI). This review assesses its effectiveness, integrates user feedback, and evaluates its compatibility with frameworks like ABCDE and STIX to ensure its relevance for diverse stakeholders.

Resources

Soon to be launched – Resources that support ADAC.io’s mission of strengthening the ability to deny the intended effects of FIMI on society. Subscribe to the mailing list to be notified.