Facebook and Twitter say they have removed numerous false social media accounts linked to Russia that targeted the American public. Facebook said in a statement that the network of accounts appeared to be in the process of building up a following of U.S. based users. The network was operated by people in Ghana and Nigeria for individuals in Russia. Facebook said its investigation found that the accounts had ties to individuals linked to past activity by Russia’s Internet Research Agency.
Title: Facebook, Twitter Identify New Russia-linked Social Media Campaigns
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