EPISODE · May 29, 2019 · 6 MIN
Facebook Removes a Fresh Batch of Innovative, Iran-Linked Fake Accounts
from Security, Spoken · host WIRED
Last August, researchers from the threat intelligence firm FireEye uncovered a vast social media influence campaign, conducted by a network of inauthentic news outlets and fake personas with ties to Iran. Their findings were a stark reminder that these kinds of tactics aren't limited to Russia. Now FireEye has published a sequel of sorts, documenting the evolving methods of disinformation actors are using across social media platforms and other outlets to promote Iranian interests online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Last August, researchers from the threat intelligence firm FireEye uncovered a vast social media influence campaign, conducted by a network of inauthentic news outlets and fake personas with ties to Iran. Their findings were a stark reminder that these kinds of tactics aren't limited to Russia. Now FireEye has published a sequel of sorts, documenting the evolving methods of disinformation actors are using across social media platforms and other outlets to promote Iranian interests online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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