Dark Adtech Empire Exploiting Social Media Moderation
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Summary
Security researchers discovered Kremlin-backed disinformation campaigns using malicious advertising technology to bypass social media moderation. A report reveals the resilience and interconnected nature of the dark ad tech industry.
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A new report finds this dark ad tech industry is far more resilient and incestuous than previously known.
In November 2024, researchers at the security firm Qurium published an investigation into “Doppelganger,” a disinformation network.
The dark ad tech industry is far more resilient and incestuous than previously known.
Late last year, security researchers made a startling discovery: Kremlin-backed disinformation campaigns were bypassing moderation on social media platforms by leveraging the same malicious advertising technology that powers a sprawling ecosystem of onlin
