GE2025: Hundreds of fake Facebook accounts, bots spreading anti-PAP and anti-WP sentiments; MDDI urges public to be discerning
- Authorities investigate numerous fake online accounts targeting political parties before the 2025 elections.
- Approaching elections create a context where disinformation campaigns manipulate public opinion online.
- These accounts exhibit synchronized behavior, posting identical content and using fake AI images.
- Nearly half of detected online comments originated from suspicious or fake accounts.
- Authorities monitor online activity and urge the public to be discerning consumers of information.
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FAKE ACCOUNTS, REAL IMPACT: LAWMAKERS, EXPERTS WARN OF DISINFORMATION THREAT AHEAD OF ELECTIONS - Asian Journal News
Government agencies and civil society groups push for media literacy programs to counter digital manipulation. - Image Source: Department of Education (DepEd) MANILA – With the May 2025 midterm elections approaching, lawmakers, digital researchers, and civil society groups are raising concerns over coordinated disinformation campaigns designed to manipulate public opinion and distort democratic discourse online. A recent report by Israeli…
GE2025: Hundreds of fake Facebook accounts, bots spreading anti-PAP and anti-WP sentiments; MDDI urges public to be discerning
The bots being tracked by CNA have been posting misinformation, half-truths and highly one-sided opinions without substantiation that are intended to rile up genuine users on Facebook.
Hundreds of Fake Facebook Accounts Spread Anti-PAP and Anti-WP Sentiments before Singapore's 2025 Election
Hundreds of fake Facebook accounts and bots have been detected spreading anti-PAP and anti-WP sentiments in the lead-up to Singapore’s 2025 General Election. These anonymous Facebook profiles have been posting misinformation, half-truths, and highly partisan opinions targeting both the People’s Action Party (PAP) and the Workers’ Party (WP). Government Monitoring The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) confirmed on 22 Apr 2025…
How to Spot FAKE Facebook Emails
Skip to content How to Spot FAKE Facebook Emails 2025-04-23T15:54:53+00:0022 Dec 23|By John Horn| In today’s interconnected world, emails from platforms like Facebook are a common part of our routine. However, not every email claiming to be from Facebook truly is. With phishing scams on the rise, distinguishing between genuine communications and fraudulent ones is essential for protecting your personal information and digital identity. In thi…
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