The main features of preventing the spread of destructive content

Abstract

The definitions and the signs of destructive content are defined. The threats and risks associated with the spread of destructive content are highlighted. The foreign experience of methodological protection against destructive content in the context of the principles of state information policy is revealed. The mechanisms of the distribution of destructive content of Russian origin are detailed. Special attention is paid to the hostile activities of bot farms and troll farms, “Kremlin bots” to the detriment of state interests. The peculiarities of the distribution of destructive materials by individuals – political scientists, bloggers, leaders of public organizations – have been revealed. The novellas of domestic legislation, the norms of which are devoted to the fight against destructive content and Russian propaganda, are analyzed. The spheres of activity of the domestic special service regarding the blocking of destructive content and illegal information materials have been determined. The achievements of the Security Service of Ukraine in the sphere of protection of the domestic information space from criminal actions by the Russian Federation and its collaborators are outlined. The directions of improvement of domestic legislation with the aim of strengthening criminal liability for spreading destructive content on the Internet and social networks have been identified.