Deceptive Identities Оманливі ідентичності (ua)
is one of the information influence techniques (see Influence Campaigns)
We often evaluate the credibility of information by looking at its source. Who is talking to me and why? What do they know about the issue? Are they who they claim to be? By imitating legitimate sources of information (be it persons, organizations or platforms), actors engaged in information influence activities exploit trust in the messenger by utilizing deceptive identities.
it includes: Shilling, Impersonators & Impostors, Forgeries, Potemkin Villages, Fake Media etc.
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