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Citizen Lab reveals BlackCore trained Angolan officials in covert influence ops

Citizen Lab publishes detailed investigation of BlackCore's Angola operation

1 Sep 17 · 7d ago · 1 article · 3 posts · 2 sources · development 1 of 1

Researchers at the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab released a comprehensive research note analyzing BlackCore's digital infrastructure and describing a covert training program for Angolan government officials. The program produced over 40 pieces of content and included coordinated campaigns using fake accounts centered on a fictitious media outlet called "Agita News," with some deceptive posts receiving 20,000 to 50,000 likes.

Citizen Lab publishes detailed investigation of BlackCore's Angola operation
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Citizen Lab Research organization that conducted investigationBlackCore Israeli influence-for-hire companyAlberto Fittarelli Citizen Lab senior researcherViginum French governmental election interference watchdogAngolan government Apparent client of BlackCore

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