Operation InfeKtion: The History of Soviet and Russian Disinformation
New York Times Opinion · Documentary · YouTube title: Operation InfeKtion: How Russia Perfected the Art of War | NYT Opinion
Why it's here
HN commenters recommend it as a clear explanation of how disinformation campaigns work and where today's tactics came from.
What it covers
A New York Times Opinion documentary tracing Soviet and KGB disinformation, from the 1980s AIDS origin hoax to modern campaigns like Pizzagate. It features former KGB officers and the people who tried to counter the lies.