Israeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister John Swinney in election
French government agency Viginum has accused Israeli tech firm BlackCore of running coordinated disinformation campaigns against Scottish First Minister John Swinney. The firm allegedly used fake social media accounts to influence political narratives during the recent election.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing threat of foreign digital interference in democratic elections and the use of private tech firms to manipulate political discourse.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google PA Media John Swinney and the SNP were allegedly targeted by tech firm BlackCore Scotland s first minister was targeted by an Israeli firm spreading online disinformation before the Holyrood election, a French government agency has claimed.
The report relies on official government findings and quotes the affected official directly without editorializing.
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