AI "Coworkers" Profiles Prove Too Stupid Even For LinkedInLinkedIn is removing accounts of AI users posing as job seekers, affirming the need for genuine human interaction on the platform.
Meta caught an Israeli marketing firm running hundreds of fake Facebook accountsMeta uncovered an Israeli marketing firm running a fake account influence campaign on Facebook targeting the US and Canada with posts on the Israel-Hamas war.
X Locks Out Reporter and Suppresses Spectator Article on Owner Elon Musk Sock Puppet RumorElon Musk is not using a sock puppet account under the name Adrian Dittmann, as confirmed by journalist Jacqueline Sweet.
As Bluesky surpasses 20 million users, beware the fake accountsBluesky's user growth surged post-election, reaching 20 million users as it becomes a prominent alternative to X.
Meta caught an Israeli marketing firm running hundreds of fake Facebook accountsMeta uncovered an Israeli marketing firm running a fake account influence campaign on Facebook targeting the US and Canada with posts on the Israel-Hamas war.
X Locks Out Reporter and Suppresses Spectator Article on Owner Elon Musk Sock Puppet RumorElon Musk is not using a sock puppet account under the name Adrian Dittmann, as confirmed by journalist Jacqueline Sweet.
As Bluesky surpasses 20 million users, beware the fake accountsBluesky's user growth surged post-election, reaching 20 million users as it becomes a prominent alternative to X.
Bluesky cybersquatting problem addressed in latest updateBluesky's latest update allows verified users to automatically secure their default usernames, reducing the risk of impersonation and cybersquatting.
A Hacker 'Ghost' Network Is Quietly Spreading Malware on GitHubA secretive network of 'ghost' accounts on GitHub manipulates pages to promote malware using GitHub's tools and community functions.
Meta says it removed six influence campaigns including those from Israel and ChinaMeta cracked down on propaganda campaigns using AI to influence political discourse, uncovering networks from countries like Israel, Iran, China, Bangladesh, and Croatia.
Shafiqah Hudson, Who Fought Trolls on Social Media, Dies at 46The #EndFathersDay trend was a hoax originating from 4chan.Shafiqah Hudson combated the hoax with the #YourSlipIsShowing hashtag.
Zara shoppers warned against fake customer service accounts on XOnline scammers use fake Zara customer service accounts to steal personal information.
Bot or not: Are fake accounts swaying voters towards Reform UK?Fake accounts supporting a political party exist on various social media platforms, generating suspicion and accusations of distorting online conversations.