Spamouflage networks are largely contained within their own echo chambers of fake users and rarely garner organic engagement from real users, Global Affairs Canada said.
Global Affairs Canada says a social media campaign that is likely connected to the People’s Republic ofThe department said a bot network began a campaign known as “Spamouflage” to spread propaganda and disinformation messages across Facebook and X, formerly known as Twitter, in early August. The campaign accelerated in scale over the September long weekend.
The department said all MPs have been made aware of the campaign and have been given advice about how to protect themselves from foreign interference.“It has also been made clear to them that nothing observed in this activity represents a threat to their safety, or that of their family,” Global Affairs said in a statement Monday.
It also likely seeks to silence criticism of the Chinese Communist Party by getting MPs to distance themselves from the critic and discouraging others from engaging with them.“Democracies rely on access to diverse and reliable sources of news and information. Disinformation undermines free speech, hinders open public debate and erodes trust in democracy,” Global Affairs said in a statement.
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