Facebook removes accounts from Russia, Iran for 'coordinated inauthentic behavior'

[DonViejo]

Source: Reuters



MARCH 26, 2019 / 4:35 AM / UPDATED 3 HOURS AGO

(Reuters) - Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it has removed more accounts from Iran, Russia, Macedonia and Kosovo, citing what it described as “coordinated inauthentic behavior.”

A total of 2,632 pages, groups, and accounts were removed from Facebook and Instagram for operations linked to the above mentioned countries, the social media platform said.

513 of those accounts were tied to Iran, while 1,907 were linked to Russia, Facebook said.

The accounts tied to Russia were largely removed for spam with a small portion of those engaging in coordinated inauthentic behavior, according to the statement.


Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-facebook-fake-accounts/facebook-removes-accounts-from-russia-iran-for-coordinated-inauthentic-behavior-idUSKCN1R70PV

[moreland01]

1. It was a long time coming . . .

but I finally permanently deleted my Facebook account 2 weeks ago. Do not miss it one bit. If you want to do that too, just google how to do it. There's a temporary way and a permanent way. My choice is permanent. F Facebook!

[athena]

3. I deleted Facebook too.

I was never really on it, though. I tried Instagram for a month or so and found it addictive and demoralizing, so I deleted it as well. When you use social media, you’re really letting social media use you. It feels much better not to be on that stuff. Once you recover from the withdrawal symptoms, freedom feels great.

[yaesu]

2. Twitter needs to do the same

after the NZ shooting tons of new pro gun, pro NRA accounts sprung up. I didn't check the latest Mueller trends but would bet the same thing happened. Now that the tRump crime family has gotten away with conspiring with russia it will only heighten their presence.