How Inauthentic Networks Fueled Indonesia’s Unrest

Findings from Cyabra uncover widespread fake profiles manipulating discourse and fueling polarization during Indonesia’s protests.

Cyabra’s analysis shows how disinformation shaped public perception during Indonesia’s 2025 protests. Coordinated narratives about police brutality, corruption, and foreign influence spread rapidly, reframing the protests as a national crisis and deepening polarization.

The scale of this influence was significant: over 8,500 posts generated nearly 499 million potential views and more than 350,000 engagements, amplifying tension and blurring the line between authentic debate and manipulated messaging.

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