troll accounts
Malicious online identities
Troll accounts are social media profiles created to provoke, harass, or spread disinformation rather than engage in genuine conversation.
They may be operated by individuals seeking attention or by coordinated networks pushing political agendas: The investigation revealed thousands of troll accounts amplifying divisive content.
Troll accounts often use fake identities and post inflammatory content designed to generate outrage or sow discord.
- fakeNot the real thing
- fake newsIntentionally deceptive media content
- botAutomated software agent
- sockpuppetFake identity for deception
- disinformationIntentional deceptive falsehoods
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- disinformationdisinformation, misinformation, misinformation campaigns, fake news, propaganda
- online anonymityTor, VPN, pseudonyms, incognito mode, private browsing
- online fraudclick fraud, fake clicks, fake followers, bots, botnets
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