Facebook Removes 3 Networks Of Accounts Trying To Manipulate Users

The video discusses Facebook's removal of fake accounts from Russia, Iran, Vietnam, and Myanmar, which were used to spread misinformation and influence users. These campaigns were linked to government or foreign actors, with the Russian campaign being the largest, targeting Ukraine. The Iranian campaign focused on the US, while the Myanmar and Vietnam campaigns were tied to local telecom providers. Facebook shared its findings with other platforms.

Which countries were identified as the base for fake accounts trying to manipulate users on Facebook?

• Russia, Iran, Vietnam, and Myanmar

• China, North Korea, India, and Brazil

• Germany, France, Italy, and Spain

• Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Japan

What was the primary target of the Russian campaign on Facebook?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Ukraine

• Germany

How did the Iranian campaign on Facebook compare to the Russian campaign?

• It was unrelated to any previous campaigns

• It targeted different countries

• It was smaller but used similar tactics

• It was larger and more widespread

What was the Myanmar and Vietnam campaign linked to?

• Local government agencies

• Telecom providers and a PR firm

• Educational institutions

• International NGOs

What action did Facebook take after discovering these misinformation networks?

• Ignored the networks

• Increased advertising

• Removed accounts and shared information with other platforms

• Partnered with the networks