US Edition[Opinion] The Sprinter Network: Unmasking the Disinformation Web
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The Sprinter Network: Unmasking the Disinformation Web
The "Sprinter" network on X (formerly Twitter) is a complex web of fake accounts that spread pro-Kremlin disinformation. Our investigation reveals that these accounts, automated and inauthentic, coordinate efforts to amplify harmful political narratives. By uncovering links to a Belarusian state operative-controlled Telegram channel, we trace the operations of the Sprinter network to actors linked to government-sponsored disinformation. This rep…
The Most Addicted to Social Networks Are the Ones that Consume the Most Disinformation, Says a Study
The problematic use of social networks—characterized by compulsive behaviors, mood swings, and withdrawal-like symptoms—can make users more likely to believe and share false news.This is the conclusion of a new study led by researcher Dar Meshi, from Michigan State University, in the United States.The research, considered a pioneer in analyzing the direct impact of digital dependence on the perception of false news, according to the Spanish news…
In the digital age, disinformation has become a powerful tool for influencing public opinion. One of the most dangerous networks spreading pro-Kremlin narratives is “Sprinter” on the X platform (formerly Twitter). This network of fake accounts coordinates efforts to amplify harmful political narratives using automation and artificial intelligence. The investigation revealed links of this network with Belarusian state operators, which adds comple…
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