Facebook blocks 115 accounts suspected of 'inauthentic behavior'

Facebook blocks 115 accounts suspected of 'inauthentic behavior'

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https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-blocks-115-accounts-suspected-of-inauthentic-behavior/

Facebook, which has more than 2 billion users worldwide, has been under pressure by lawmakers to protect the integrity of elections. In 2017, the tech firm revealed it found evidence that Russians used the social network to meddle in the 2016 US presidential election and sow discord among Americans. Since then, Facebook has pulled down hundreds of accounts including some tied to influence campaigns by Iran. 

Facebook's investigation said it had identified around 30 Facebook and 85 Instagram accounts linked to the suspect behavior. Nearly all the Facebook pages appeared to be in French or Russian, while the Instagram pages were written mostly in English, Facebook said.

Facebook blocks 115 accounts suspected of 'inauthentic behavior'

Nov 6, 2018, 6:20am UTC
https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-blocks-115-accounts-suspected-of-inauthentic-behavior/ > Facebook, which has more than 2 billion users worldwide, has been under pressure by lawmakers to protect the integrity of elections. In 2017, the tech firm revealed it found evidence that Russians used the social network to meddle in the 2016 US presidential election and sow discord among Americans. Since then, Facebook has pulled down hundreds of accounts including some tied to influence campaigns by Iran.  > Facebook's investigation said it had identified around 30 Facebook and 85 Instagram accounts linked to the suspect behavior. Nearly all the Facebook pages appeared to be in French or Russian, while the Instagram pages were written mostly in English, Facebook said.