Russian hackers use Bluesky platform to spread Ukraine war disinformation, company says
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Bruce Golding
Summary
Russian hackers have hijacked hundreds of accounts on the Bluesky social media platform to spread disinformation aimed at eroding public support for Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing war. As many as 2,000 posts have been removed by Bluesky since they began appearing in waves in April, according to a report from The New York Times citing the company and Clemson University researchers. The operation appears to be an escalation of Russian efforts to spread disinformation online, with researchers noting the actors are still experimenting with tactics.
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