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Iran’s online ‘influence operation’ more widespread than previously thought
[IsraelTimes] Rooters uncovers websites, social media accounts pushing Tehran's agenda, confronting 'Zionism front activities'; security experts say they appear to be part of larger campaignA misinformation campaign linked to Iran that included websites, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, is much larger than initially feared, according to a Wednesday Rooters report. Following last week’s discovery of online accounts linked to the official Islamic Theocratic Republicof Iran Broadcasting organization, Rooters said that it discovered 10 further websites and dozens of social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube connected to the Iranian government and operating under the banner of the International Union of Virtual Media (IUVM). Posted by: trailing wife 2018-08-30 |
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