What to do if you see fake news on Facebook
Plus, what to know about the Iranian influence report.
By Rob Verger August 23, 2018
Facebook and the intelligence division of a cybersecurity company called FireEye have pointed their fingers at a new global actor involved in the spread of what they’re calling “inauthentic” behavior or news: Iran.
In fact, Facebook announced this week that they have shuttered more than 600 accounts, pages, and groups that the social network says are tied to Iran, meaning that the Middle Eastern country joins Russia as implicated in the spread of false news and manipulation via American social media. It’s an issue that will only gain in importance the closer the midterm elections become, and while it seems like an uphill battle, there are still steps you can take.
This is what to do if you come across posts or accounts you think may not be what they seem to be, as well as what to know about the latest report.
What can you do?
