Collection, processing, storage and dissemination of information as effective methods of influencing the socio-political sphere

In the presented article, the author considers the collection, processing, storage and dissemination of information as effective methods of influencing the socio-political sphere. Information disseminated through the media, social networks, instant messengers, public events influences the political views of those who consume it. It is obvious that it is perceived, analyzed, discussed by a person and influences his line of behavior. Consequently, the listed methods of influencing the socio-political sphere can be used to achieve both positive and negative goals. In the work, the author provides facts of the influence of processed information on the socio-political situation. The researcher also considers examples of the activities of special services of hostile states that used the above methods to provoke citizens to mass riots and, as a result, a change in the political regime; describes the events that led to the erosion of the state, which negatively affected the standard of living of the population. The author concludes that government agencies should more carefully identify sources of information, since some of them deliberately disseminate false data in order to harm the country. In addition, control by the state administration over the methods of its dissemination is required. It is necessary to have the ability to stop the work of channels disseminating information aimed at damaging state security and sovereignty.