Bot Networks Amplify Controversial US Influencers

Cyabra analysis of high fake follower rates and interactions on influencer posts.

Cyabra's recent analysis reveals that large percentages of followers of influencers Jackson Hinkle and Motaz Azaiza are fake, with many accounts created since October.

Furthermore, approximately 25% of comments on posts by ten controversial Twitter influencers are from fake profiles, strategically interacting to enhance content visibility.

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Bubble chart showing clusters of fake accounts targeting Jackson Hinkle, Muhammad Smiry, Motaz, Dr. Anastasia Maria Loupis, and Mohamed Safa
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