Russian Information Security: The Main Measures of Countering the Threat of Fake News

Abstract

The article deals with the problem of countering fake news in the context of information security policy in Russia. The relevance of the topic is substantiated by the increased role of information warfare and disinformation in the modern world, especially in the conditions of the special military operation in Ukraine. The methodological basis of the study contains the analysis of normative-legal acts, regulating the sphere of information security in Russia, as well as the study of scientific literature on the problems of information warfare and disinformation The article utilizes also a comparative method to evaluate different approaches to counteracting disinformation. The research identifies key challenges associated with the mass dissemination of inaccurate information in the Russian media space, and analyzes the key approaches to counteracting disinformation, fake news typical for the modern period. Special attention is paid to the role of foreign countries in the generation and dissemination of fakes. The conclusion proposes a set of measures to strengthen information security of the state and society: improvement of legislation in the sphere of countering fake news; improvement of media literacy of the population; introduction of technological solutions for the detection of inaccurate information (including the field of fake news); identification of inaccurate information (including through the mechanisms of artificial intelligence mechanisms); development of fact-checking culture, and strengthening of counterpropaganda. The need for a balanced approach is emphasized, taking into account both national security requirements and the constitutional principles of freedom of speech and freedom of dissemination of information. The article contributes to the understanding of modern information threats and ways to counter them, which may be useful for researchers working in the field of information security, as well as for practitioners engaged in the development and implementation of public policy in this area.