Facebook removes over 2,000 fake websites

Facebook has removed over 2,000 fake websites from its main social network and Instagram platform. They were related to, among other things, Russia and Iran as part of organized information operations. The deleted profiles have been viewed by 1.4 million accounts.

In addition, over 1,900 parties and groups have been removed from Facebook in connection with Russia-related spamming. Operators of false profiles often impersonated real political organizations and media operating in a given country. (PAP)