As we conduct investigations into the wider networks and actors involved in information operations, we typically avoid making any declarative public statements until we can be sure that we have reached the end of our analyses.
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Earlier this month, we removed more than 2,800 inauthentic accounts originating in Iran. These are the accounts that FireEye, a private security firm, reported on today. We were not provided with this report or its findings.
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These accounts employed a range of false personas to target conversations about political and social issues in Iran and globally. Some engaged directly through public replies with politicians, journalists, and others.
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Several of the accounts falsely represented themselves as media based in the United States and claimed affiliation with outlets like the New York Daily News, Newsday, and the Seattle Times.pic.twitter.com/NsCzUmsk2v
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As with previous information operations we've identified, we plan to share comprehensive archives of the activity associated with these accounts following the conclusion of our investigation. We investigate thoroughly before every individual disclosure.https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/company/2019/further_research_information_operations.html …
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We’re grateful for the partnership of our industry peers — including Facebook — in working together to address these complex challenges. We’ll continue to keep the public updated when we have reasonable evidence of state-backed information operations on our service.
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Cool cool cool. Now do the same with all the accounts harassing and threatening
@NIACouncil, its staff, and others who've been vocal about their opposition to war with iran under the hashtag#NIACLobbies4Mullahshttps://twitter.com/mdubowitz/status/1132335657836306433?s=19 … -
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@yoyoel can tell us if@AndrewWhitleyVA’s encouragement of a foreign botnet’s attacks on an opponent is a violation of the Terms of Service!#SD35
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But you ignore millions of fake Saudi accounts. 90% of this Saudi government preacher
@Dr_alqarnee are fakeThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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