Nostr notes by IFTAS

The open-registration domain in question was observed as allowing ...

2026-04-04T17:56:47Z

In reply to nevent1q…clam
_________________________

The open-registration domain in question was observed as allowing spammers and pro-Russian disinformation contractors in November 2025. Repeated attempts to contact the administrator via email (bounced) and direct message were ignored. The observed accounts are still active, we stopped tracking them in February and added the domain to AUD, there may be more now. Any request to remove the domain from the list must come from admin.

purely an FYI, not a call for any action but in case you're ...

2026-03-31T17:33:06Z

In reply to nevent1q…lss4
_________________________

purely an FYI, not a call for any action but in case you're interested - a number of your top ten content sources are known spam services, more info here: https://about.iftas.org/library/known-spam-fediverse-services/

If you haven't blocked the root domain at Hugging Face ...

2026-03-09T17:39:39Z

In reply to nevent1q…37ad
_________________________

If you haven't blocked the root domain at Hugging Face (hf.space) be aware there is new Pleroma-based activity coming from

saly125-a.hf.space

hf.space is a hosting service for "AI Apps" and is ...

2026-03-05T09:07:10Z

hf.space is a hosting service for "AI Apps" and is currently being used to generate large amounts of #Spam on federated networks. The subdomain seen in use is ali525-q.hf.space - however, numerous spam activities are paused, running, or being stopped by HuggingFace and at this time we recommend suspending federation with the hf.space domain entirely.

ref: https://huggingface.co/ali525/spaces

to report the HF user see https://huggingface.co/content-policy

please untag me from this portion of the thread

2026-02-26T18:29:50Z

In reply to nevent1q…zem9
_________________________

please untag me from this portion of the thread

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory The IFTAS Do Not Interact domain denylist ...

2026-02-26T18:19:05Z

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory

The IFTAS Do Not Interact domain denylist has been updated.

This newly added domain(s) are identified as federating TVEC and explicit content based on human review.

If your service imports the IFTAS DNI denylist, please update accordingly.

https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-dni-list/

#SW_ISAC_Advisory #TVEC #ExplicitContent

Thanks to our community, these labels and their definitions are ...

2026-02-25T22:13:03Z

In reply to nevent1q…f342
_________________________

Thanks to our community, these labels and their definitions are also available in other languages. Special thanks to DTSP for re-releasing these labels as Creative Commons, allowing us to solicit translation volunteers.

Français
Português Brasileiro
Scots Gaelic (labels only)
简体字 (Simplified Chinese)

No, I don't see that. I see that in tightly constrained ...

2026-02-25T21:43:38Z

In reply to nevent1q…q0wt
_________________________

No, I don't see that. I see that in tightly constrained timelines of mutual follows, but I don't see it on fedi writ large.

We are all prisoners of our own chronological bubbles.

Run a few accounts on a few different servers on a few different platforms with a few different denylists, or none.

I'm not saying it fails to deal with anything at all, from ...

2026-02-25T21:27:06Z

In reply to nevent1q…yxyc
_________________________

I'm not saying it fails to deal with anything at all, from your perspective, for your needs. There are a million fediverses, you get to do whatever you want with yours.

it only conflicts if you want to pressure other people to take ...

2026-02-25T21:13:42Z

In reply to nevent1q…6qqr
_________________________

it only conflicts if you want to pressure other people to take your approach. You get to do it your way. 40,000 other people get to do it their way.

And I'll add, not all activities need to be reactive, some proactive steps can be helpful, including blocking known bad actors.

im personally a proponent of a standard list so we can share ...

2026-02-25T20:38:42Z

In reply to nevent1q…lx87
_________________________

im personally a proponent of a standard list so we can share lists. If I share a list with undefined labels, who would ingest it? We have more moderators than Twitter, but without a shared vocabulary we cannot coordinate, collaborate, communicate

I'm biased, we use industry standard terms available under ...

2026-02-25T20:33:19Z

In reply to nevent1q…8kct
_________________________

I'm biased, we use industry standard terms available under creative commons. These are not IFTAS labels btw, these are DTSP labels.

I was there for the 90s. We are not in that. We are in an ...

2026-02-25T20:28:39Z

In reply to nevent1q…22uj
_________________________

I was there for the 90s. We are not in that. We are in an interconnected world of 40,000 services sending copies of their content to be stored and hosted by their peers. Some of this content is illegal in most countries. Some of it has caused severe harm to people I've worked with as they melt down. Some of it is appropriate for a given community, some of it is not. Some of it is regulated by some of the countries so e of these services are located in. Welcome to the 2020s.

I disagree. The only servers that should be blocked are those ...

2026-02-25T19:58:55Z

In reply to nevent1q…3w68
_________________________

I disagree. The only servers that should be blocked are those that the operator of the service exposing themselves to the responsibilities and liabilities of hosting user generated content wish to block. Everyone gets to make their decisions, for themselves or for their community. Not me. Not you. Them.

Federation is a privilege, not a right.

let's talk about labels, I believe any nextgen ingestion ...

2026-02-25T19:40:41Z

In reply to nevent1q…nhnk
_________________________

let's talk about labels, I believe any nextgen ingestion should use the shared vocabulary to take in blocks by label https://about.iftas.org/library/shared-vocabulary-labels/

Maybe you want to block CSAM, but don't care about copyright infringement... (This way we could run one list instead of five and you choose the harms you want to block, as everything is labelled)

I also believe platforms that offer a "flagship" server ...

2026-02-25T19:37:17Z

In reply to nevent1q…8vh8
_________________________

I also believe platforms that offer a "flagship" server should make /their/ denylist available at install, after all, they know a lot more about what they're seeing on the platform than anyone else. "We block these servers, you might want to, too'

/me whispers "independent"

2026-02-25T19:33:01Z

In reply to nevent1q…2a4x
_________________________

/me whispers "independent"

WordPress and BridgyFed offer it as a default option, would love ...

2026-02-25T19:32:32Z

In reply to nevent1q…l0kw
_________________________

WordPress and BridgyFed offer it as a default option, would love to see more platforms educating their admins as to the basic why-you-might-want-a-denylist and offering recommended options.

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory The following domain(s) have been added ...

2026-02-23T18:09:06Z

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory

The following domain(s) have been added to the IFTAS Abandoned/Unmanaged List:

social.5th.ro
tty0.social

The following domains are being escalated to the watchlist:

iamveryti.red

https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-abandoned-and-unmanaged-domain-list/

#SW_ISAC_ADVISORY

there's a lot, it's everywhere, and it's growing.

2026-02-20T17:37:55Z

In reply to nevent1q…llje
_________________________

there's a lot, it's everywhere, and it's growing.

Really happy to see a focus on safety in this new blog post from ...

2026-02-18T19:53:26Z

Really happy to see a focus on safety in this new blog post from the Mastodon (npub163h…mv0n) team

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/02/connecting-the-world-through-thriving-online-communities/

Decentralised social media isn't just a tech experiment, ...

2026-02-18T17:31:53Z

Decentralised social media isn't just a tech experiment, it's critical infrastructure for a resilient democracy. Bertelsmann Stiftung's latest report explores how open protocols like ActivityPub can break tech monopolies.

How do we scale? The report calls for better usability & lower entry barriers; mandated interoperability via EU policy; public institutions hosting their own instances.

https://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/de/publikationen/publikation/did/decentralized-social-media-platforms-as-a-path-to-a-more-resilient-information-ecosystem

Thanks to Björn Staschen (npub1mf6…g967) and Sascha Foerster :bonndigital: (npub1evt…xdke) Clara Ruthardt and Charlotte Freihse

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory The following domain(s) have been added ...

2026-02-17T17:53:52Z

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory

The following domain(s) have been added to the IFTAS Abandoned/Unmanaged List:

pol.social
social.roadfm.fr

The following domains are being escalated to the watchlist:

social.5th.ro
tty0.social

https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-abandoned-and-unmanaged-domain-list/

#SW_ISAC_ADVISORY #Spam #CIB

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory The domains below are open registration, ...

2026-02-10T16:50:57Z

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory

The domains below are open registration, and are hosting numerous spam accounts including a large number of the pro-Russian spam that we have been monitoring since late last year.

We are still waiting on responses from the relevant admins, and these domains are not being added to the AUD list at this time.

We recommend a mute, limit, or otherwise diminishing federation with these accounts in the meantime.

pol.social
social.roadfm.fr

#SW_ISAC_ADVISORY #Spam #CIB

Hasn't crossed my radar, but I'll poke about and see if ...

2026-02-09T02:54:22Z

In reply to nevent1q…jyp3
_________________________

Hasn't crossed my radar, but I'll poke about and see if anyone else has any insight.

For broader communities, a more diverse moderation team becomes ...

2026-02-09T02:50:35Z

In reply to nevent1q…dah5
_________________________

For broader communities, a more diverse moderation team becomes more appropriate to ensure that different perspectives are understood, that marginalised voices are not inadvertently silenced, and that policies are applied fairly across different groups. I'd suggest encouraging communities to think proactively about this balance, consistency and context in smaller spaces, while considering broader representation if scale/complexity increases.

in smaller, tightly-focussed communities, some degree of shared ...

2026-02-09T02:49:50Z

In reply to nevent1q…yahz
_________________________

in smaller, tightly-focussed communities, some degree of shared lived experience or context among moderators can help maintain cohesion and clarity of norms. Specialisation in these cases can be a strength, especially where trust is built through long-standing relationships or shared values. For sure, as communities grow or broaden in scope, the risk of blind spots increases.

The web page that contains a link to the file was last updated in ...

2026-02-06T18:54:24Z

In reply to nevent1q…dyg5
_________________________

The web page that contains a link to the file was last updated in November.

The file that page links to was updated yesterday. The file itself is always the latest version.

This page may be more helpful to determine update date: https://about.iftas.org/iftas-dni-latest/

And I'll think about ways to have the parent page show an update if the file link is updated. This is all manual, nothing automated.

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory The IFTAS Do Not Interact domain denylist ...

2026-02-05T21:31:22Z

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory

The IFTAS Do Not Interact domain denylist has been updated.

This newly added domain(s) are identified as federating illegal content, based on human review.

If you are a user of the IFTAS DNI denylist, please update accordingly.

https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-dni-list/

#SW_ISAC_ADVISORY #CSAM

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory The following domain(s) have been added ...

2026-02-05T21:12:59Z

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory

The following domain(s) have been added to the IFTAS Abandoned/Unmanaged List:

m.pupu.moe
social.sengeis.priv.at

https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-abandoned-and-unmanaged-domain-list/

#SW_ISAC_ADVISORY #Disinformation #CIB #Spam

is a recording or a transcript available?

2026-01-30T09:13:28Z

In reply to nevent1q…em5e
_________________________

is a recording or a transcript available?

https://about.iftas.org/library/denylist-resources/ and ...

2026-01-22T19:03:44Z

In reply to nevent1q…5zah
_________________________

https://about.iftas.org/library/denylist-resources/

and

https://about.iftas.org/library/denylist-management-tools/

update the original, thanks!

2026-01-21T21:44:45Z

In reply to nevent1q…l0en
_________________________

update the original, thanks!

Who moderates the social web? In the second post of our 2025 ...

2026-01-21T21:11:14Z

Who moderates the social web?
In the second post of our 2025 report series, we look at the people behind the work, their roles, experience, and how many are burning out.

Now with three years of data, we’re also looking at trends.

https://about.iftas.org/2026/01/26/behind-the-numbers-who-moderates-the-social-web/

#TrustAndSafety #Moderation #FediMods #MastoMods

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory The IFTAS Do Not Interact domain denylist ...

2026-01-21T20:24:00Z

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory

The IFTAS Do Not Interact domain denylist has been updated.

The DNI List is an IFTAS-curated list of domains that are highly recommended for defederation. Each domain is labelled using a shared vocabulary label. Each domain is investigated by human review for governance, common content, network and service activities, hosting location and more.

If you are a user of the IFTAS DNI denylist, please update accordingly.

https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-dni-list/

#SW_ISAC_ADVISORY

I can now only pronounce "IFTAS" as "IFTAHSSS"

2026-01-16T22:58:56Z

In reply to nevent1q…g9e8
_________________________

I can now only pronounce "IFTAS" as "IFTAHSSS"

Just by the by, Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, GoToSocial all have ...

2026-01-09T02:08:39Z

In reply to nevent1q…cdgx
_________________________

Just by the by, Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, GoToSocial all have allowlist options for federation as I understand it. Maybe others, maybe Bonfire?

here's what I think might be an illuminating factoid: The ...

2026-01-08T20:19:03Z

In reply to nevent1q…5jll
_________________________

here's what I think might be an illuminating factoid:

The IFTAS CARIAD observatory monitors the domain blocks put in place by the largest servers.

5,868 domains have been blocked by at least one of the observed sources.

Not a single one of those 5,868 instances is blocked by all of them.

Only eight domains are blocked by over 90% of the sources.

I think that speaks volumes about this network's ability to govern itself.

To your second point, I find it odd when people start leaning ...

2026-01-08T20:10:18Z

In reply to nevent1q…fjwh
_________________________

To your second point, I find it odd when people start leaning toward requiring - or wanting to require - others to hear them.

There are already large fractures, eg global north to SE Asia/Japan instances. You have every right to publish your content, and everyone else has every right to see or not have to see it.

This is how civil society, and our freedoms of expression and association work. Those freedoms include the freedom to not express and to not associate.

I can't personally imagine a world where large services go to ...

2026-01-08T20:08:46Z

In reply to nevent1q…8kex
_________________________

I can't personally imagine a world where large services go to allowlist, we've not seen them be overly blocky with their denylists, it would be very odd to see any large service move to allowlist.

In general the larger they are, the more permissive they are, I think that's a natural and probably desired result.

Federation is a privilege, not a right.

that is definitely a danger we need to work to avoid, and ...

2026-01-08T19:50:59Z

In reply to nevent1q…0x3z
_________________________

that is definitely a danger we need to work to avoid, and there's plenty of lessons learned we need to not ignore from email's lifecycle.

there will undoubtedly be pushback to any structural changes, but ...

2026-01-08T19:46:42Z

In reply to nevent1q…kg3f
_________________________

there will undoubtedly be pushback to any structural changes, but as the network grows, so do the vectors for harm and conflict.

It's a messy network and we all only see the parts of it we're aware of. As more and more companies, people, services join, some communities will likely seek to shrink their visibility or exposure, I think this is a natural outcome.

I think the point would be that no-one will force /you/ to do it, ...

2026-01-08T19:39:34Z

In reply to nevent1q…5gj0
_________________________

I think the point would be that no-one will force /you/ to do it, but some (mostly smaller) communities seem to want it, and that's their choice, just as much as your choice is yours.

thanks for the feedback! I think as with all things global, some ...

2026-01-08T19:24:56Z

In reply to nevent1q…npcc
_________________________

thanks for the feedback!

I think as with all things global, some things will work for some, other things for others. A mix of denylist, greylist, and allowlist options would let every community pick what's best for them.

And, even with allowlist, one probable outcome would be "allow what these other servers I trust allow" and greylist everything else - the possibilities are pretty wide.

The 2025 Social Web Trust & Safety Needs Assessment Report is ...

2026-01-08T17:00:13Z

The 2025 Social Web Trust & Safety Needs Assessment Report is now available.

Volunteer moderators are burning out. Spam is rising. Legal threats are growing.

The 2025 Report reveals where things stand, and what must change.

Read it now: https://about.iftas.org/2026/01/08/the-2025-social-web-trust-safety-report-is-here/

#TrustAndSafety #Moderation #FediAdmin #MastoAdmin #Moderators #FediMods #MastoMods

quoting
note1dmk…9v3d

**New insights into the people, pressures, and infrastructure shaping decentralised platforms**

[](https://about.iftas.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-Web-Trust-Safety-Needs-Assessment-Report-2025.pdf )Published by IFTAS, this report draws on detailed surveys and community feedback from volunteer moderators, administrators, and community managers across the decentralised social web. It offers our most comprehensive picture yet of the trust and safety landscape across projects like Mastodon, GoToSocial, WordPress, PeerTube, and more.###

What’s in the Report
New pressures on moderators: The average mod-to-user ratio has worsened to 1:3,500
Spam has overtaken CSAM as the top concern for most teams
Burnout remains widespread: 1 in 5 admins and moderators reported trauma or exhaustion
Most services lack legal or procedural safeguards needed to manage risk
Small communities dominate, but the ecosystem lacks tooling designed for them
Consent-based federation is emerging as a desired model for growth and safety
###

What’s New in 2025
There is growing consolidation among large services – and growing strain
There’s less onboarding of new moderators, even as threats increase
Disinformation campaigns and AI-generated spam are now prominent risks
Legal and regulatory complexity is increasing – but support remains scarce
###

Forecasts for 2026This year’s report also includes a forward-looking forecast, identifying five trends that will shape the coming year:
Shared logic and trust signals will replace fragmented blocklists
Synthetic media and impersonation will challenge human moderation
Infrastructure capture risks are rising as more tooling centralises
Global safety regulation is becoming enforceable, not optional
Greylisting and allowlisting may soon replace “default open federation”
###

Why This MattersModerators are the backbone of a safer social web – but most are unpaid, under-supported, and under constant strain. If we want a future for decentralised platforms that respects user agency, civil speech, and community autonomy, we need to support the infrastructure that keeps it safe.###

Read the Report**[Download the 2025 Needs Assessment Report (PDF)](https://about.iftas.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-Web-Trust-Safety-Needs-Assessment-Report-2025.pdf )**

In the weeks ahead, we’ll be publishing a series of follow-up posts that take a closer look at the trends, challenges, and emerging patterns highlighted in this year’s report. These articles will explore context and practical insights for anyone working to support safer, more resilient decentralised platforms.###

Media or Press EnquiriesFor questions, interviews, or background information related to the report or IFTAS’ work, contact **press@iftas.org**

Follow IFTAS to stay informed: [Mastodon](https://mastodon.iftas.org/@iftas ), [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:deus5mbujjsrs22ggqg7bwfy ), WordPress (see below)
https://about.iftas.org/trust-safety-services/">Learn more about IFTAS resources
https://about.iftas.org/donate/">Support our work

domains are sometimes added as a catch-all for numerous ...

2026-01-07T20:37:59Z

In reply to nevent1q…uhth
_________________________

domains are sometimes added as a catch-all for numerous subdomains.

This domain is blocked for spam and DDOS issues; separately CARIAD shows 87.5% of observed sources blocking the domain at this level.

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory The IFTAS Do Not Interact domain denylist ...

2026-01-07T15:56:43Z

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory

The IFTAS Do Not Interact domain denylist has been updated.

This newly added domains are identified as serving illegal content, based on human review.

If you are a user of the IFTAS DNI denylist, please update accordingly.

https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-dni-list/

#SW_ISAC_ADVISORY #CSAM

This domain is an ad farm along the lines of other known ...

2026-01-06T22:54:43Z

In reply to nevent1q…4xje
_________________________

This domain is an ad farm along the lines of other known fediverse spam servers, with 45 accounts creating 6,500 posts per day leading to ad-laden web pages using content scraped and repurposed as news articles or blog posts.

The Mastodon service in use has hidden any local feeds, profiles, admin contact details, and exists purely to inundate feeds with posts that might lead to ad clicks.

A list of known spam services that federate their content is available at https://about.iftas.org/library/known-spam-fediverse-services/

The IFTAS CARIAD Domain Observatory monitors the domains blocked ...

2026-01-06T21:18:17Z

The IFTAS CARIAD Domain Observatory monitors the domains blocked by 51% or more of the observed sources.

Mastodon administrators can browse the database (and compare their blocked domains to the CARIAD database) at https://cariad.fedicheck.iftas.org

Three lists are publicly available in JSON format:

Blocked by 51% or more: https://cariad.fedicheck.iftas.org/api/v1/denylist/domains/by-threshold?threshold=51&api_key=2f8189cc6dbeeb15908c189eb58f4b9450c00b0be85e4a1d52de6be2f0d84f91

Blocked by 66% or more: https://cariad.fedicheck.iftas.org/api/v1/denylist/domains/by-threshold?threshold=66&api_key=2f8189cc6dbeeb15908c189eb58f4b9450c00b0be85e4a1d52de6be2f0d84f91

Blocked by 80% or more: https://cariad.fedicheck.iftas.org/api/v1/denylist/domains/by-threshold?threshold=80&api_key=2f8189cc6dbeeb15908c189eb58f4b9450c00b0be85e4a1d52de6be2f0d84f91

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory The following domain(s) have been added ...

2026-01-06T20:00:35Z

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory

The following domain(s) have been added to the IFTAS Abandoned/Unmanaged List

channels dot im

https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-abandoned-and-unmanaged-domain-list/

#SW_ISAC_ADVISORY #Spam

IFTAS would be happy to enter into a 30-day caretaker agreement ...

2026-01-02T21:01:35Z

In reply to nevent1q…yw97
_________________________

IFTAS would be happy to enter into a 30-day caretaker agreement of some kind if that helps.

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory The account "oscarolg" continues ...

2025-12-29T19:04:31Z

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory

The account "oscarolg" continues to proliferate across federated services, with over 50 accounts observed today

#SW_ISAC_ADVISORY #Spam #CIB

everything we can say publicly is at ...

2025-12-28T17:45:16Z

In reply to nevent1q…m7zl
_________________________

everything we can say publicly is at https://about.iftas.org/2025/10/05/coordinated-pro-russian-propaganda-network-targeting-activitypub-and-atproto-services/

quoting
note1rs0…97et

Indicators of compromise (IOCs) that identify accounts as likely being part of the network include:
a single follow (the bsky.brid.gy @ bsky.brid.gy account), or first follow is the bridge
followers and following hidden from public
registration after September 8, 2025
linking to pro-Russia Telegram channels, or Russian news sources
posts that cut off mid-sentence
masquerading as legitimate news organisations
disposable email domains used for the account registration

The accounts are created and left alone for a short period, and will have no posts for up to week, sometimes more.

Once in use, the account will likely follow a dozen or so accounts on servers that are listed on the [AUD Denylist](https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-abandoned-and-unmanaged-domain-list/ ).

*Update November 21: with over 750 accounts and growing, we will no longer be updating the daily accounts tracker and instead will be focussing on identifying the domains known to be wholly unmanaged or unmaintained, please see the [IFTAS Abandoned and Unmanaged Domain (AUD) Denylist](https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-abandoned-and-unmanaged-domain-list/ ) page for more details.*

*Update October 25: Accounts are still being created (571 observed so far), and a number of servers are either unwilling or unresponsive in removing these accounts. A list of servers recommended for limiting or defederating is now available at https://about.iftas.org/library/known-spam-fediverse-services/#Unmanaged_Unmaintained_Abandoned_Servers*

*Update October 14: Accounts are still being created, and unused accounts registered earlier are being activated.*

Since 15 September, IFTAS has been tracking a coordinated network of over 300 accounts operating across Mastodon. These accounts are engaged in a high-volume propaganda campaign, promoting pro-Russian narratives and linking to Telegram channels associated with known state-aligned disinformation operations.

We became aware of a related investigation by the [Antibot4Navalny](https://bsky.app/profile/antibot4navalny.bsky.social ) research team that observed these accounts bridging to Bluesky, and we have since collaborated to enhance our investigations and share our findings. Their [public post](https://bsky.app/profile/antibot4navalny.bsky.social/post/3m22256476k25 ) provides further context.

Antibot4Navalny’s observations identified additional impacted services we were unaware of, and highlighted that accounts were still being created. Furthermore, thanks to their specific expertise in this area, this helped clarify and confirm that what we were seeing was indeed the work of a coordinated campaign with an increased likelihood of it being a state-sponsored or state-approved campaign.

We have been contacting affected Mastodon administrators, and are now moving to a public advisory to inform the broader network.

The network includes accounts impersonating reputable news outlets such as BBC News, Euronews, and Meduza, designed to give credibility to Telegram propaganda links. We believe it may be connected to the “[Pravda/Portal Kombat](https://www.sgdsn.gouv.fr/files/files/Publications/20240214_NP_SGDSN_VIGINUM_PORTAL-KOMBAT-NETWORK_PART2_ENG_VF.pdf )” pro-Russia propaganda network.

Accounts are hosted across numerous Mastodon instances and bridged into Bluesky, creating the appearance of independent sources. Activity on Bluesky helped reveal aggregate patterns, identical usernames, posting schedules, and content themes more clearly than across decentralised Mastodon services.

This campaign appears to mimic tactics observed in earlier influence operations, blending low-cost automation with impersonation and volume-based amplification.

We are sharing data with participants of the [Social Web ISAC](https://connect.iftas.org/library/iftas-documentation/social-web-information-sharing-and-analysis-centre/ ), and we issued a [public advisory](https://mastodon.iftas.org/@iftas/115322867312262878 ) along with a [list of observed usernames](https://about.iftas.org/library/known-spam-fediverse-services/#Coordinated_Network_Spam_Accounts ).

We are aware of accounts hosted on abandoned or unmanaged services, we may issue a Limit recommendation for those domains at a later date.

If you provide or can link to tools that may benefit administrators in identifying and/or managing these accounts, please let us know.

**Further Reading:**
https://www.sgdsn.gouv.fr/files/files/20240212_NP_SGDSN_VIGINUM_PORTAL-KOMBAT-NETWORK_ENG_VF.pdf">PORTAL KOMBAT A structured and coordinated pro-Russian propaganda network
https://www.sgdsn.gouv.fr/files/files/Publications/20240214_NP_SGDSN_VIGINUM_PORTAL-KOMBAT-NETWORK_PART2_ENG_VF.pdf">PORTAL KOMBAT A structured and coordinated pro-Russian propaganda network (Part 2)
https://checkfirst.network/pravda-network-worldwide-expansion-and-llm-wikipedia-pollution/">“Pravda” Network: Worldwide Expansion and LLM, Wikipedia Pollution
https://www.americansunlight.org/updates/new-report-russian-propaganda-may-be-flooding-ai-models">Russian propaganda may be flooding AI models

💙 Season’s greetings to all the Fediverse moderators, ...

2025-12-24T18:28:38Z

💙 Season’s greetings to all the Fediverse moderators, admins, and community builders.

Thank you for the time, care, and emotional labour you give to keeping online spaces safer, fairer, and more humane.

Your work often goes unseen, but it truly matters.

Wishing you rest, solidarity, and kindness over the holidays and into the new year.

And for everyone else... send your mods a note today! Let them know you appreciate them 💙

Thousands of people across the EU are already building exactly ...

2025-12-22T13:50:54Z

In reply to nevent1q…fsuu
_________________________

Thousands of people across the EU are already building exactly this - spaces where people come before algorithms.

You and I are both posting on one right now.

The Commission has shown leadership by joining the people-not-platforms Fediverse. Please consider reflecting that commitment by adding the Mastodon logo to the "Follow Us" section of your public website.

Wow! That looks like a one-click IFTAS DNI list subscription, is ...

2025-12-17T19:29:59Z

In reply to nevent1q…cqa0
_________________________

Wow! That looks like a one-click IFTAS DNI list subscription, is that correct?

Thank you for these updates, and for considering the DNI list in your approach, greatly appreciated!

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory The following domain(s) have been added ...

2025-12-17T19:25:54Z

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory

The following domain(s) have been added to the IFTAS Abandoned/Unmanaged List

vive dot im

https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-abandoned-and-unmanaged-domain-list/

#SW_ISAC_ADVISORY

The screenshot included above demonstrates a range of often ...

2025-12-17T14:30:11Z

In reply to nevent1q…yp22
_________________________

The screenshot included above demonstrates a range of often re-used avatar icons, and a general sense of how to identify these accounts. In almost all cases the follows/following will be hidden, the newer accounts will have only the bridgyfed account followed, and newer accounts will sit unused for a number of days.

More information here: https://about.iftas.org/2025/10/05/coordinated-pro-russian-propaganda-network-targeting-activitypub-and-atproto-services/

quoting
note1rs0…97et

Indicators of compromise (IOCs) that identify accounts as likely being part of the network include:
a single follow (the bsky.brid.gy @ bsky.brid.gy account), or first follow is the bridge
followers and following hidden from public
registration after September 8, 2025
linking to pro-Russia Telegram channels, or Russian news sources
posts that cut off mid-sentence
masquerading as legitimate news organisations
disposable email domains used for the account registration

The accounts are created and left alone for a short period, and will have no posts for up to week, sometimes more.

Once in use, the account will likely follow a dozen or so accounts on servers that are listed on the [AUD Denylist](https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-abandoned-and-unmanaged-domain-list/ ).

*Update November 21: with over 750 accounts and growing, we will no longer be updating the daily accounts tracker and instead will be focussing on identifying the domains known to be wholly unmanaged or unmaintained, please see the [IFTAS Abandoned and Unmanaged Domain (AUD) Denylist](https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-abandoned-and-unmanaged-domain-list/ ) page for more details.*

*Update October 25: Accounts are still being created (571 observed so far), and a number of servers are either unwilling or unresponsive in removing these accounts. A list of servers recommended for limiting or defederating is now available at https://about.iftas.org/library/known-spam-fediverse-services/#Unmanaged_Unmaintained_Abandoned_Servers*

*Update October 14: Accounts are still being created, and unused accounts registered earlier are being activated.*

Since 15 September, IFTAS has been tracking a coordinated network of over 300 accounts operating across Mastodon. These accounts are engaged in a high-volume propaganda campaign, promoting pro-Russian narratives and linking to Telegram channels associated with known state-aligned disinformation operations.

We became aware of a related investigation by the [Antibot4Navalny](https://bsky.app/profile/antibot4navalny.bsky.social ) research team that observed these accounts bridging to Bluesky, and we have since collaborated to enhance our investigations and share our findings. Their [public post](https://bsky.app/profile/antibot4navalny.bsky.social/post/3m22256476k25 ) provides further context.

Antibot4Navalny’s observations identified additional impacted services we were unaware of, and highlighted that accounts were still being created. Furthermore, thanks to their specific expertise in this area, this helped clarify and confirm that what we were seeing was indeed the work of a coordinated campaign with an increased likelihood of it being a state-sponsored or state-approved campaign.

We have been contacting affected Mastodon administrators, and are now moving to a public advisory to inform the broader network.

The network includes accounts impersonating reputable news outlets such as BBC News, Euronews, and Meduza, designed to give credibility to Telegram propaganda links. We believe it may be connected to the “[Pravda/Portal Kombat](https://www.sgdsn.gouv.fr/files/files/Publications/20240214_NP_SGDSN_VIGINUM_PORTAL-KOMBAT-NETWORK_PART2_ENG_VF.pdf )” pro-Russia propaganda network.

Accounts are hosted across numerous Mastodon instances and bridged into Bluesky, creating the appearance of independent sources. Activity on Bluesky helped reveal aggregate patterns, identical usernames, posting schedules, and content themes more clearly than across decentralised Mastodon services.

This campaign appears to mimic tactics observed in earlier influence operations, blending low-cost automation with impersonation and volume-based amplification.

We are sharing data with participants of the [Social Web ISAC](https://connect.iftas.org/library/iftas-documentation/social-web-information-sharing-and-analysis-centre/ ), and we issued a [public advisory](https://mastodon.iftas.org/@iftas/115322867312262878 ) along with a [list of observed usernames](https://about.iftas.org/library/known-spam-fediverse-services/#Coordinated_Network_Spam_Accounts ).

We are aware of accounts hosted on abandoned or unmanaged services, we may issue a Limit recommendation for those domains at a later date.

If you provide or can link to tools that may benefit administrators in identifying and/or managing these accounts, please let us know.

**Further Reading:**
https://www.sgdsn.gouv.fr/files/files/20240212_NP_SGDSN_VIGINUM_PORTAL-KOMBAT-NETWORK_ENG_VF.pdf">PORTAL KOMBAT A structured and coordinated pro-Russian propaganda network
https://www.sgdsn.gouv.fr/files/files/Publications/20240214_NP_SGDSN_VIGINUM_PORTAL-KOMBAT-NETWORK_PART2_ENG_VF.pdf">PORTAL KOMBAT A structured and coordinated pro-Russian propaganda network (Part 2)
https://checkfirst.network/pravda-network-worldwide-expansion-and-llm-wikipedia-pollution/">“Pravda” Network: Worldwide Expansion and LLM, Wikipedia Pollution
https://www.americansunlight.org/updates/new-report-russian-propaganda-may-be-flooding-ai-models">Russian propaganda may be flooding AI models

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory The following domain(s) have been added ...

2025-12-17T14:23:21Z

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory

The following domain(s) have been added to the IFTAS Abandoned/Unmanaged List

gs dot leftic dot club

https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-abandoned-and-unmanaged-domain-list/

#SW_ISAC_ADVISORY

The article describes a concerted, deliberate attack by a nation ...

2025-12-16T14:10:56Z

In reply to nevent1q…sxpw
_________________________

The article describes a concerted, deliberate attack by a nation state. They are very much interested in these networks, and are using it now, today.

Roughly 40% of all known accounts remain online, follow each other to ensure good federation, and are spamming 100's of posts.

Roughly 5% of servers have blocked the known sources that are unmanaged and now completely dominated by these accounts.

>how a decentralised system will react

Not very well

For reference: ...

2025-12-16T00:23:26Z

In reply to nevent1q…ca6w
_________________________

For reference: https://about.iftas.org/2025/10/05/coordinated-pro-russian-propaganda-network-targeting-activitypub-and-atproto-services/

In possibly related news, many servers saw a massive scraping ...

2025-12-16T00:23:00Z

In reply to nevent1q…j075
_________________________

In possibly related news, many servers saw a massive scraping session over the past week by a known LLM provider. So all those posts have been scraped up and used for training now.

I will not be sending any more reports. I may publish a list of accounts for people to review, and file their own reports or take their own action.

This is really silly, and easily dealt with.

Review the accounts people are creating on your free web hosting services.

Simple as.

Just do that.

I just sent the 1,000th report of an account created by a Russian ...

2025-12-16T00:21:19Z

I just sent the 1,000th report of an account created by a Russian state-sponsored contractor building a network of accounts all across the Fediverse, simply to regurgitate pro-Russian sentiment in the hopes of being scooped up by LLMs to seed their responses when asked about Russia, Ukraine, the US and UK, Israel, and a host of other talking points Russia would like to see swayed in public opinion.

cont'd

J'ai revu les rapports et je confirme que la note habituelle ...

2025-12-15T23:29:06Z

In reply to nevent1q…rsv7
_________________________

J'ai revu les rapports et je confirme que la note habituelle décrivant le problème n'etait pas ajoutée. Desolée pour ca, m'excuser.

merci Renaud, est en plus IFTAS parlent français! Enfin, pas ...

2025-12-15T23:24:30Z

In reply to nevent1q…q0uu
_________________________

merci Renaud, est en plus IFTAS parlent français! Enfin, pas trop bien...

Les comptes j'ai marqué generalement sont pas utilisee pour une semaine environ, il y a encore a lire sur le blog (anglais, desolée)

https://about.iftas.org/2025/10/05/coordinated-pro-russian-propaganda-network-targeting-activitypub-and-atproto-services/

social[.]5th[.]ro is a free speech/minimal moderation and SEO ...

2025-12-15T21:34:52Z

social[.]5th[.]ro is a free speech/minimal moderation and SEO advertorial farming business, connected to a WordPress plugin that provides "Auto Boosting" to its customers - which requires third party service accounts.

Be on the lookout for accounts being registered for this purpose by the custom app "Mastodon Account Creator", and accounts created using MX domains 5th[.]ro, advertorialsromania[.]com, e-agentie[.]ro

https://plugin[.]5th[.]ro/en/wiki?page=auto-boost

#SW_ISAC_ADVISORY

I'm the wrong side of a particular border to apply, but I am ...

2025-12-15T20:00:50Z

In reply to nevent1q…kprx
_________________________

I'm the wrong side of a particular border to apply, but I am happy to partner / support any Canadian project where IFTAS can be helpful.

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory The following domain(s) have been added ...

2025-12-15T17:39:30Z

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory

The following domain(s) have been added to the IFTAS DNI List

parcero[.]casa
tsundere[.]love

https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-dni-list/

#SW_ISAC_ADVISORY

this is a farming service/SEO ads thing. social[.]5th[.]ro is a ...

2025-12-15T15:46:41Z

In reply to nevent1q…kd78
_________________________

this is a farming service/SEO ads thing.

social[.]5th[.]ro is a free speech/minimal moderation and SEO advertorial farming endeavour, that is connected to a WordPress plugin that provides "Auto boosting" which requires third party service accounts. Be on the lookout for accounts being registered by a custom app "Mastodon Account Creator", and for accounts registered with emails at the following MX domains: 5th[.]ro, advertorialsromania[.]com, e-agentie[.]ro.

domain will be reviewed for inclusion, thanks for the heads up.

2025-12-15T15:17:18Z

In reply to nevent1q…eyjn
_________________________

domain will be reviewed for inclusion, thanks for the heads up.

roughly half my spam shows up on SFS, we are a common target for ...

2025-12-09T05:05:20Z

In reply to nevent1q…u7jc
_________________________

roughly half my spam shows up on SFS, we are a common target for SEO spam that also targets forums. Nothing's perfect, but it's a decent signal for a chunk of the issue.

Now, imagine if we automatically submitted data to to SFS when we suspend for spam, and other instances auto-checked SFS on new account signup...

do you use stopforumspam or anything similar?

2025-12-09T02:34:57Z

In reply to nevent1q…8z9c
_________________________

do you use stopforumspam or anything similar?

yep, looks like 5-10 days it's left blank to see if it's ...

2025-12-08T21:28:48Z

In reply to nevent1q…uxt6
_________________________

yep, looks like 5-10 days it's left blank to see if it's removed, then it gets bridged to Bluesky and left alone again, then it gets connected to the spam firehose. If 1 follow (the bridge) and follow/followers is hidden from public, that's a strong signal.

I'm getting a lot of "please use the Mastodon report ...

2025-12-08T18:06:23Z

I'm getting a lot of "please use the Mastodon report function to tell us about the Russian disinformation accounts we are hosting".

With all due respect, if you have three or more, I'm not sitting here and clicking through each and every account to create a report, you're going to get a DM or an email.

Today I've spent five hours identifying, tracking, verifying, documenting, and reporting accounts.

Five hours.

If you take five minutes to review new accounts, I don't need to do this.

Australia's eSafety Act comes into force on December 10. ...

2025-12-03T22:32:31Z

Australia's eSafety Act comes into force on December 10. Here's a guide for federated service providers including some practical advice on how to demonstrate good faith compliance.

For now, no federated services are on the list for enforcement, but being prepared is easy, simple, and way better than frantically responding to a takedown or other message from eSafety.

https://about.iftas.org/library/online-safety-act-2021-australia/

The following domain(s) have been added to the IFTAS DNI List ...

2025-12-03T15:02:22Z

The following domain(s) have been added to the IFTAS DNI List

gimmeloli[.]cc

https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-dni-list/

#SW_ISAC_ADVISORY

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory The following domain(s) have been added ...

2025-12-03T14:42:28Z

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory

The following domain(s) have been added to the IFTAS Abandoned/Unmanaged List

formosa[.]aspa[.]idv[.]tw
todon[.]ploud[.]fr

https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-abandoned-and-unmanaged-domain-list/

#SW_ISAC_ADVISORY

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory The following domain(s) have been added ...

2025-11-25T19:01:04Z

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory

The following domain(s) have been added to the IFTAS Abandoned/Unmanaged List

abyss[.]fun
liberdon[.]com

https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-abandoned-and-unmanaged-domain-list/

#SW_ISAC_ADVISORY

[@swf](https://socialwebfoundation.org ) has announced the Social ...

2025-11-21T20:43:44Z

[@swf](https://socialwebfoundation.org ) has announced the Social Web Devroom at #FOSDEM2026 - with three formats for various size projects to showcase ActivityPub protocol or API services; advocacy efforts; libraries, toolkits, frameworks... if it's Fediverse related we'd like to hear from you!

Submissions are open through Dec 1, see:

https://socialwebfoundation.org/2025/10/31/fosdem-2026-social-web-devroom-call-for-participation/

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory The following domain(s) have been added ...

2025-11-21T19:58:47Z

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory

The following domain(s) have been added to the IFTAS Abandoned/Unmanaged List

circus[.]town

https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-abandoned-and-unmanaged-domain-list/

#SW_ISAC_ADVISORY

IFTAS remains focussed on supporting the volunteers, moderators, ...

2025-11-18T09:48:36Z

In reply to nevent1q…8fw5
_________________________

IFTAS remains focussed on supporting the volunteers, moderators, community managers and admins who make the Fediverse possible.

This transition is not a change of direction, but is a moment of renewed alignment, one where the infrastructure, culture, and values of decentralised social can continue to grow with care, transparency, and accountability.

To the Fediverse: messy, resilient, decentralised, and ours. May it always remain a place shaped by the people who care enough to show up.

Passing that responsibility on is never easy, and it speaks to ...

2025-11-18T09:46:08Z

In reply to nevent1q…qd6n
_________________________

Passing that responsibility on is never easy, and it speaks to Eugen's trust in the future of this movement.

I’ve known Felix for some time. We’ve sat together, talked at length, and I’ve always been struck by his thoughtful, principled approach. His belief in non-profit models, in strong trust and safety foundations, and in community-led governance is exactly what this moment calls for.

IFTAS looks forward to working alongside him and the Mastodon team as this next chapter begins.

Today marks a significant moment in the life of the Fediverse. ...

2025-11-18T09:45:10Z

Today marks a significant moment in the life of the Fediverse. Leadership of Mastodon is transitioning from Eugen Rochko Eugen Rochko (npub1vl7…f6g0) to Felix Hlatky Felix Hlatky (npub10gc…0m2k) who steps into the role of Executive Director.

Eugen’s contribution to the web cannot be overstated. His vision, persistence, and commitment built the foundation so many of us now stand on — including thousands of independent communities committed to better social spaces.

"I’ve always thought that one of the most important ...

2025-11-18T08:24:21Z

In reply to nevent1q…qjgy
_________________________

"I’ve always thought that one of the most important responsibilities I had was to say “no”."

And when it needed to be said, you said it with love and care and intention. Not a single one of us is perfect, but your personal ethics and integrity always shone through, and that's what builds trust.

Thank you 🙏

Congrats, Felix! Your commitment to privacy and ethical ...

2025-11-18T08:02:51Z

In reply to nevent1q…wmf3
_________________________

Congrats, Felix! Your commitment to privacy and ethical sustainability shines through. It’s heartening to see a continuation of leadership grounded in care for community wellbeing and a refusal of extractive models. On a very auspicious day for digital sovereignty, I wish you, [@haubles](https://hachyderm.io/@haubles ) and Renaud Chaput (npub1zu5…pytj) steady hands and shared vision as you guide Mastodon into its next mission-driven chapter.

some additional incor here; ...

2025-11-15T18:23:29Z

In reply to nevent1q…28qy
_________________________

some additional incor here; https://about.iftas.org/2025/10/05/coordinated-pro-russian-propaganda-network-targeting-activitypub-and-atproto-services/

Congratulations, so happy to see all this effort and support!

2025-11-15T18:15:30Z

In reply to nevent1q…t83p
_________________________

Congratulations, so happy to see all this effort and support!

I don't have any plans, would have to read up on how to ...

2025-11-14T09:45:53Z

In reply to nevent1q…ggx3
_________________________

I don't have any plans, would have to read up on how to approach, but happy to look into it when I get done with travel

hence the Community Library.

2025-11-04T22:54:02Z

In reply to nevent1q…mu54
_________________________

hence the Community Library.

as a brit myself I understand the issue. It can be tricky to ...

2025-11-04T20:43:57Z

In reply to nevent1q…yxgf
_________________________

as a brit myself I understand the issue. It can be tricky to bring local culture into a global space, or maybe from your anecdote a US space. The hallmark of the fediverse is local governance, so hopefully this can be mitigated by joining a set ice provider that shares your sensibilities and culture.

again, nothing is perfect, all friction is good friction. The ...

2025-11-04T16:47:34Z

In reply to nevent1q…nqm2
_________________________

again, nothing is perfect, all friction is good friction. The guidance offers plenty of context on known issues and potential problems.

for sure, and you'll note there are multilingual sources ...

2025-11-04T16:46:14Z

In reply to nevent1q…3jc9
_________________________

for sure, and you'll note there are multilingual sources available, but was there something specific you wanted to call out? And if you have links to add to that page please send them over 👍

a limited description of IOCs is at ...

2025-11-04T14:17:05Z

In reply to nevent1q…9e64
_________________________

a limited description of IOCs is at https://about.iftas.org/library/known-spam-fediverse-services/#Coordinated_Network_Spam_Accounts

Some background on the ISAC: https://about.iftas.org/library/social-web-information-sharing-and-analysis-centre-sw-isac/

And I'm open to contact off-network to discuss implementing MISP, although that would need to be couched in the network's/platforms' ability to ingest and react to shared intel.

Fediverse admin, moderator and community manager efforts resolve ...

2025-11-04T13:38:19Z

In reply to nevent1q…0ppk
_________________________

Fediverse admin, moderator and community manager efforts resolve the overwhelming majority of issues before most are even aware of them.

Let's hold moderation to high standards, while also extending the respect and support these volunteers deserve.

Send your mod team some love today. They’ve earned it.

💙

A gentle reminder: much like tech support, moderation is most ...

2025-11-04T13:36:17Z

A gentle reminder: much like tech support, moderation is most visible when something goes wrong.

The vast majority of moderation work - unseen, unpaid, and often unacknowledged - quietly contributes to a safer, more welcoming experience for everyone.

There is no justification for careless or irresponsible moderation. At the same time, it is important to recognise that this network is sustained by thousands of volunteers who prevent the most harmful content from ever reaching you.

cont'd

I'm seeing a lot of conversation around usernames and the ...

2025-11-04T13:32:48Z

I'm seeing a lot of conversation around usernames and the implementation of reserved words or profanity/harmful language filters.

This ties in to to a soon-to-be-available feature in Mastodon that will enable rules to proactively moderate account usernames.

The IFTAS Community Library has a reserved words resource page at https://about.iftas.org/library/reserved-words-resources/

As with all moderation tools, all friction is good friction, nothing is perfect. Used well, reserved word rules are a vital tool in the toolkit.

For context/background: ...

2025-11-04T13:25:13Z

In reply to nevent1q…vqwp
_________________________

For context/background:

https://about.iftas.org/2025/10/05/coordinated-pro-russian-propaganda-network-targeting-activitypub-and-atproto-services/

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory The daily data for the Russian Telegram ...

2025-11-04T13:23:55Z

⚠️ SW-ISAC Advisory

The daily data for the Russian Telegram channel spam network will no longer be updated.

The actor in question has now created over 750 accounts on 180 servers, and shows no sign of slowing down. All activity appears to be manual, but automation of new accounts could quickly overwhelm the network.

Focus will now be on investigating and labelling abandoned and unmanaged domains, and announcing those domains on the newly-released AUD denylist: https://about.iftas.org/library/iftas-abandoned-and-unmanaged-domain-list/

bien placé, ce logo 👏 🇫🇷 🦣 ...

2025-11-03T17:42:49Z

In reply to nevent1q…c3lm
_________________________

bien placé, ce logo 👏 🇫🇷 🦣

IFTAS Connect is being decommissioned today 😢 I want to say a ...

2025-10-31T17:43:14Z

IFTAS Connect is being decommissioned today 😢

I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who participated, contributed resources, and helped build a shared understanding of moderation and safety in federated systems.

I am still full-time, IFTAS isn't going anywhere, but my focus is now on the Community Library (moved to about.iftas.org), regulatory guidance, advocacy and digital sovereignty efforts, and the SW-ISAC threat sharing group.

Ewch ymlaen!