Israeli tech firm BlackCore accused of targeting Scottish First Minister John Swinney with disinformation
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Jonathan Geddes
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Summary
An Israeli tech firm called BlackCore has been accused by French government authorities of targeting Scotland's First Minister John Swinney and the SNP with online disinformation campaigns before the Holyrood election. The company allegedly claims to 'shape narratives' and was linked to accounts carrying out 'digital interference operations' against the Scottish political leader.
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John Swinney and the SNP were allegedly targeted in accounts linked to BlackCore – a tech company claiming to 'shape narratives'
Accounts linked to tech firm BlackCore are alleged to have carried out 'digital interference operations' against John Swinney.
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