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Report highlights inauthentic social media activity before midterm elections

A report by Cyabra indicates that inauthentic social media activity aimed to undermine trust in the midterm elections without changing the outcomes. The report highlights that 18.7% of posts on X regarding key races were from inauthentic accounts, primarily created shortly before the elections. Cyabra emphasizes the need for election officials to address this issue ahead of future elections.

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A report from Cyabra reveals that inauthentic social media activity aimed to create distrust in the results of the midterm elections. The report states that 18.7% of posts on X related to five key races were from inauthentic accounts, many of which were created shortly before the elections. Cyabra calls for election officials to take action to mitigate such activities in the future.

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  • Cyabra reported that 18.7% of X posts on Election Day were from inauthentic accounts.
  • 84% of the inauthentic accounts active between Oct. 20 and Nov. 3 were classified as 'sleepers'.
  • Nearly 85% of inauthentic accounts with known locations were based in the United States.
  • Fabricated results were shared on social media hours before polling closed in Michigan and Ohio.
  • Cyabra was founded in 2017 by veterans of Israeli military intelligence.
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Inauthentic social media activity sought to sow distrust in midterm elections, report finds

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