Russian Social Media Network Exploited French Riots, Probe Finds

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A covert Russian digital network targeted social media during violent French riots.

Automated bots and coordinated accounts amplified polarising content to worsen unrest.

Security analysts warn that hybrid warfare increasingly targets European information ecosystems.

Tech platforms and intelligence agencies face mounting pressure to detect and block state-backed manipulation.

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