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CyberWell Warns of Antisemitic Conspiracies Blaming Jews for Wildfires Across Europe

CyberWell identified similar narratives around wildfires in Norway, France, and Spain, reinforcing a pattern of event-driven antisemitism….

August 3, 2026

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CyberWell Alerts Platforms As Antisemitic Narratives Exploit World Cup, Target Lionel Messi

CyberWell alerted social media platforms after identifying content exploiting the 2026 FIFA World Cup to spread antisemitic conspiracy theories….

July 14, 2026

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CyberWell CEO Warns Australia's Royal Commission Evolving Antisemitism is Outpacing Social Media Detection: Kids Targeted With Antisemitism Propaganda

CyberWell warned Australia’s Royal Commission that social media platforms continue to struggle to detect and remove evolving forms of antisemitism….

July 7, 2026

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CyberWell Reports on the Weaponization of "Son of a Jew" as a Slur in Arabic-Language Online Discourse

CyberWell’s research examines how the term “Jew” and phrase “son of a Jew” function within Arabic online discourse not as neutral terms but as derogatory expressions embedded in a broader…

June 22, 2026

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Latest CyberWell Report Exposes Explosion of AI-Generated Antisemitism and Gaps Driving Reach to Tens of Millions

CyberWell’s research reveals how generative AI is transforming the scale, speed, and reach of online antisemitism across major social media platforms….

May 18, 2026

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Ahead of Yom HaShoah, CyberWell Reports Rapid Online Spread of AI-Driven Holocaust Hate Speech

Holocaust denial, distortion and justification continue to circulate widely across social media, increasingly generated by artificial intelligence and surging during periods of geopolitical crisis….

April 9, 2026

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AJC and CyberWell Release New Report on Experiences with Antisemitism Online and How to Combat It

Half of Jewish users who experienced antisemitism online do not report it to social media companies because they do not think anything will be done, according to new data from…

March 27, 2026

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CyberWell Issues Alerts as Antisemitic Trends Surge After U.S.-Israel-Iran War Begins

Monitoring English, Arabic and Farsi-language content, CyberWell identified several antisemitic narratives and trending content glorifying violence against Jews and celebrating attacks on Israeli civilians….

March 9, 2026

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CyberWell Commends Meta Oversight Board Decision Overturning Meta's Decision to Keep Emoji-based Hate Online

CyberWell, a nonprofit and trusted partner of Meta (Facebook, Instagram and Threads), TikTok and YouTube working to combat online antisemitism, commends the recent decision by the Meta Oversight Board (OSB)…

February 19, 2026

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Denial and "False Flag" Claims Following Antisemitic Attacks Are Latest Evolution of Holocaust Denial

New research released by CyberWell ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day found that viral denial and conspiratorial “false flag” narratives targeting Jews on social media recycle and adapt core tactics…

January 26, 2026

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After the Bondi Beach Attack: Online Discourse of Violence, Victim Blaming and Conspiracy Narratives

CyberWell warns that online reactions to the Bondi Beach attack reflect a wider, global pattern that follows violent antisemitic incidents….

January 10, 2026

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Online Reaction to Bondi Beach Attack Glorified Terrorists, Spread "False Flag" Claims and Called for Further Violence against...

Nearly one month after the deadly attack at Bondi Beach in Australia, CyberWell said online reactions to the attack followed a familiar global pattern. These included the glorification of violence,…

January 8, 2026

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CyberWell Statement on Antisemitic Attack Targeting Hanukkah Celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach

CyberWell is horrified by the attack on Sydney’s Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah. We are further disgusted by the surge of hatred and incitement that has followed…

December 14, 2025

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"Hate in Plain Sight" CyberWell Alerts Social Media Platforms on Escalating Emoji and Coded Language-Based Antisemitism

As Meta’s Oversight Board opens a new case examining the rise of “algospeak” and the use of racist emojis targeting Black athletes and other marginalized communities, CyberWell is highlighting how…

December 9, 2025

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Elders of Zion 2.0: Antisemitic "Tired Islam" Conspiracy Takes Root on Social Media

Born entirely on social media, the narrative falsely claims that a Jewish or “Zionist” author named Jacob Dunne published a book titled “The Tired Islam,” outlining a secret plan to…

November 17, 2025

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Online Antisemitism Targets All Three Key Finalists in New York City Mayoral Race as 'Jewish Puppets,' CyberWell Report...

As the polls closed in New York City’s 2025 mayoral election, CyberWell released new research revealing widespread antisemitic content circulating during the race….

November 6, 2025

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"Holocaust Survivor from Gaza" Branding Trivializes Holocaust, Reaches Over A Million Online in Under One Week

“We are watching social media users blatantly trivialize the Holocaust, trying to equate its victims – the Jewish people – with its Nazi perpetrators,” said CyberWell Founder and CEO Tal-Or…

October 20, 2025

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Two Years After October 7, CyberWell Urges Social Media Companies to Reverse Decline in Moderation as Threats Flourish

Two years after Hamas livestreamed its Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks, CyberWell is urging companies to restore and strengthen content moderation systems as the threat of digital incitement and extremism…

October 3, 2025

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Latest CyberWell Research Highlights Surge in Online Antisemitism During U.K., U.S., Canadian, and Australian Elections as Moderation Efforts...

Examining election-related content between 2023 and 2025, the report found that antisemitic narratives accusing Jewish communities of political manipulation or control repeatedly surfaced and were amplified online….

September 12, 2025

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"Promised 3,000 Years Ago" Antisemitic AI-Generated Meme Takes Flight Online

The “Promised 3,000 Years Ago” meme uses AI-generated caricatures of Orthodox Jewish men to promote hateful stereotypes portraying Jewish people as greedy, dishonest, or delusional….

August 12, 2025

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Over 45 Million Social Media Users Exposed to Violent Posts Against Syrian Druze Community Using Antisemitic Tropes

The posts explicitly targeted Syrian Druze, which reached a combined 45 million users. Included were calls for violence, references to Druze as “Zionist dogs,” and slurs labeling them as traitors…

July 23, 2025

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Amid Surge in Australian Antisemitism, CyberWell Releases Analysis of Jew-Hate on Social Media During Election Cycle

Algorithms propagated 80 antisemitic posts to 257,315 users; X moderated at less than 10% of platform’s 2024 rate

May 4, 2025

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CyberWell Report Reveals Antisemitic Rhetoric on Social Media During Canadian Election Cycle

This 86-piece dataset alone gained over 65,600 views and reached an engagement rate of 5,312 across social media platforms….

April 30, 2025

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On Yom HaShoah, CyberWell Urges Social Media Moderation of Oct. 7 Denial at Scale of Holocaust Denial

Denialism is a historic tool used to erase Jewish suffering and spread antisemitism. What we are witnessing is a continuation of the same tactics used by Holocaust-deniers being used to…

April 23, 2025

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Antisemitic Arson Attack on Pennsylvania Governor Underscores Urgent Need to Tackle Online Hate During Jewish American Heritage Month

As Jewish American Heritage Month begins next week in May, CyberWell is raising urgent concerns about the rising tide of online antisemitism—now spilling into real-world violence….

April 21, 2025

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Ahead of Yom HaShoah, CyberWell Calls for Inclusion of October 7th in Violent Event Denial Policies

As Israel prepares to mark Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) on April 24, CyberWell, a tech-based nonprofit dedicated to monitoring and combating online antisemitism, is calling on social media platforms…

April 20, 2025

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CyberWell's 2024 Report Highlights Surge in Online Antisemitic Conspiracies

CyberWell has identified a clear pattern of fabricating accusations and promoting conspiratorial beliefs blaming Jews and Israelis for tragic global events as well as the very violence directed against them,…

March 6, 2025

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CyberWell Report Says YouTube Failure to Moderate Antisemitic Videos Has Led to Monetizing Hate Content

CyberWell’s research found major gaps in the enforcement of YouTube’s own policies, revealing that 24% of verified anti-Jewish videos in English were monetized with ads….

February 10, 2025

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CyberWell's 2025 International Holocaust Remembrance Day Report Highlights Importance of Clear Platform Policies

The report, which studied posts throughout 2024, reveals significant improvements in the removal of Holocaust denial and distortion online, though the overall volume of such content continues to rise, posing…

January 23, 2025

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CyberWell’s First Open Database of 10K Vetted Antisemitic Social Media Posts is Important Resource for Platform Moderation

As tech companies routinely adjust their standards, alter policies and introduce product changes, it is crucial to have a professional organization and trusted resource measuring the efficacy of their updates…

January 21, 2025

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Election Related Antisemitic Social Media Posts Removed 30% Less Than Entire 2023

Our findings highlight how election-related discourse on social media has intensified the spread of dangerous conspiracy theories about Jews, with antisemitism emerging as a prominent feature in the political dialogue…

November 15, 2024

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Major Increase in Online Antisemitism in First Year After October 7 Hamas Attack

“As we reflect on the past year, it is clear that the challenge of online antisemitism has taken a dark turn and must be addressed. Our latest report underscores not…

October 21, 2024

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One Year Later, CyberWell Reports Dramatic Rise in October 7 Denial Removal Rates from Major Social Media Platforms

Nearly a year after Hamas launched a brutal attack, live-streaming its acts of violence and subsequently denying them, CyberWell has observed a notable increase in moderation and removal efforts targeting…

October 2, 2024

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CyberWell Welcomes Meta Recognition that Attacking “Zionists” is Akin to Attacking “Jews”

Today, Meta has spoken through thoughtful action. By acknowledging the phobic nature of when abuse of the term ‘Zionist’ is meant to spread bigotry and fear, they are actively protecting…

July 9, 2024

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CyberWell Hosts Group of European Political Leaders to Show How It Is Combatting Antisemitism on Social Media Platforms

A delegation of European political leaders from five countries recently visited CyberWell to learn more about the organization’s efforts to combat antisemitism online….

June 24, 2024

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Leading Social Media Monitor Says 296 Holocaust Denial Posts Over Last Year Reached 11 Million Users

Group reports that English moderation efforts have improved, but posts in Arabic still largely go unfiltered

May 1, 2024

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Ahead of International Women's Day, CyberWell Raises Alarm on Social Media Trend Denying October 7th Rape by Hamas...

More than 135 posts reaching over 15,387,162 users denied that Hamas perpetuated sexual violence and rape and reinforced rape culture across all major social media platforms….

March 5, 2024

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Social Media Watchdog CyberWell Technology Detects Over 150,000 English & Arabic Posts in 2023 as Highly Likely Antisemitism

CyberWell released its annual report of antisemitic trends on social media for 2023. “Social media remains the key battleground for the spread of information and disinformation, and thus the war…

February 25, 2024

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CyberWell Study Unpacks the Newest Iteration of Online Antisemitism

CyberWell identified hundreds of social media posts reaching 26 million users denying the atrocities committed on October 7 by Hamas terrorists against Israeli and Jewish civilians. Social media platforms must…

January 22, 2024

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The White House Releases Strategy to Counter Antisemitism

The White House’s landmark Strategy to Counter Antisemitism is an important step, now Congress must act to make it enforceable….

May 25, 2023

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New Report Reveals Disparities in Social Platforms’ Removal of Antisemitism

CyberWell’s new report reveals wide disparities in the type of antisemitism social platforms see – and in how much they remove. Spoiler alert: removal rates are low, and social media…

March 21, 2023

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Supreme Court: Social Media Platforms Can Moderate Dangerous Content But Choose Not To

Though CyberWell improved the removal rate of antisemitic content on social media platforms from 21% in May to just under 24% in December of 2022, this number is far too…

February 28, 2023

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Holocaust Denial on Social Media Remains in English, Rife in Arabic

CyberWell’s data shows a startling gap between English and Arabic when it comes to removing Holocaust denial….

January 24, 2023

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Pioneering Ethical Tech Database Tracks Online Antisemitism in Real Time

CyberWell’s unique data-driven digital compliance approach to fighting online antisemitism is changing the digital future for the better….

November 13, 2022

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New Platform Against Online Antisemitism

Global ARC is taking action to combat the spread of online antisemitism by creating a first-of-its-kind open database of antisemitic social media content, democratizing the fight against antisemitism and serving…

May 10, 2022