Facebook, Twitter remove disinformation accounts targeting Ukrainians
Source: NBC
Facebook and Twitter removed two anti-Ukrainian “covert influence operations” over the weekend, one tied to Russia and another with connections to Belarus, the companies said.
One of the operations, a propaganda campaign featuring a website pushing anti-Ukraine talking points, was an offshoot of a known Russian disinformation operation. A Facebook spokesperson said it used computer-generated faces to bolster the credibility of fake columnists across several platforms, including Instagram.
The other campaign used hacked accounts to push similar anti-Ukraine propaganda and was tied to a known Belarusian hacking group.
Disinformation experts warned that Russia is expected to continue to try to manipulate narratives about Ukraine ......
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... there is a lot to remove! BUT these social media sites have been extremely helpful - plus YouTube, Instagram etc... Putin wants them gone, which should tell us something. Republicans also want them gone, and expect someone like Marsha Blackburn to lead the charge, should Republicans get control of the House of Reps. I hope Dems realize they should have second thoughts when they find themselves working WITH Marsha Blackburn on a bill.
