Online Manipulation Ahead of Australia’s 2025 Elections
Cyabra analyzed online conversations ahead of Australia’s federal elections and uncovered fake profiles attempting to influence voters.
Ahead of Australia’s federal election, scheduled for May 3, 2025, Cyabra analyzed discourse across social media and identified that 17% of the profiles engaged in election-related conversations on X were fake, playing a central role in shaping political narratives. Coordinated attacks targeted both the ALP and the Liberal–National Coalition.
The overwhelming presence and influence of these fake accounts point to a deliberate attempt to distort public opinion, drown out authentic voices, and sway voters.
#National Security, Threat Actors
Fill up the form below and receive the full report directly to your inbox
Related reports
Planet Fitness
April 2, 2024
Fake profiles spreading the boycott hashtags, with the first ever mention being fake.
Biden Dropping Out: Disinformation Following the Announcement
July 22, 2024
Cyabra analyzed disinformation following Biden's announcement of quitting the presidential race.
Intel: Stock Manipulation
May 19, 2024
Aimed to determine the proportion of fake accounts involved in Twitter discussions about Intel stock, INTC.
