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Fb removes 'inauthentic' networks spanning eight nations

Fb on Friday said it has dismantled seven separate networks of fake accounts and pages on its platform that have been vigorous in Iran, Afghanistan, Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, Myanmar, Georgia, and Ukraine because of "coordinated inauthentic behaviour".
Facebook on Friday said it has dismantled seven separate networks of fake accounts and pages on its platform that were active in Iran, Afghanistan, Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, Myanmar, Georgia, and Ukraine due to "coordinated inauthentic behaviour".

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