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[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 56 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The research also reveals that prices for fake accounts on Telegram and WhatsApp appear to spike in countries about to have national elections, suggesting a surge in demand due to “influence operations”.

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[–] excursion22@piefed.ca 17 points 1 day ago

Not surprising in the slightest.