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Meta Removes Thousands of Facebook Accounts, Declaring 'Biggest Single Takedown'

Meta Removes Thousands of Facebook Accounts, Declaring 'Biggest Single Takedown'. The company declared it as its Biggest Single Takedown'.

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Punam Singh
31 Aug 2023 05:51 IST

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Meta the parent company of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads pulled down thousands of Facebook accounts linked to the Chinese influence campaign on Tuesday. The company declared it as its 'Biggest Single Takedown' till now.

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Meta has successfully dismantled a network of over 7700 Facebook accounts, 954 pages, 15 groups, and 15 Instagram accounts involved in promoting pro-China content while simultaneously criticizing the United States and Western foreign policies.

This extensive operation originated in China had targeted numerous regions across the globe including Taiwan, The US, Australia, the UK, and Japan.

This specific operation, identified as the 'Spamouflage' network initially commenced its activities on major platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and X. This operation stood out as the largest cross-platform influence campaign to date. Their presence has been witnessed across more than 50 platforms and forums including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X so far. However, recent investigation indicates that it may have expanded its reach to smaller platforms like Medium, Reddit, Quora, and Vimeo.

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While investigating the matter many of these accounts were tracked back to locations sharing common digital infrastructures, suggesting coordination from centralized offices. Moreover, these accounts followed precise shift patterns indicating a well-organized and structured campaign.

This recent takedown serves as a reminder of the complex and evolving nature of online influence operations, prompting both companies and governments to remain vigilant and proactive in addressing these threats.

The size of this operation highlights the persistent difficulty in countering influence and disinformation attempts in the digital age. The tech giant's attempts to thwart such campaigns show how dedicated they are to upholding the integrity of its platforms and protecting consumers from manipulative content.

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