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Israeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister John Swinney in election
Key takeaways
- John Swinney and the SNP were allegedly targeted in accounts linked to Black Core – a tech company claiming to "shape narratives" who French authorities accused of trying to smear pro-Palestine election candidates.
- Swinney had described the conflict in Gaza as a "man-made humanitarian catastrophe" and said a genocide by Israel may be unfolding.
- The SNP went on to win the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May with 58 seats.
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PA Media John Swinney and the SNP were allegedly targeted by tech firm Black Core Scotland's first minister was targeted by an Israeli firm spreading online disinformation before the Holyrood election, a French government agency has claimed.
John Swinney and the SNP were allegedly targeted in accounts linked to Black Core – a tech company claiming to "shape narratives" who French authorities accused of trying to smear pro-Palestine election candidates.
Disinformation detection service Viginum said hundreds of fake accounts would leave co-ordinated comments on Swinney's social media posts.
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