Kremlin-Backed Disinformation Campaigns Bypass Social Media Moderation Using Malicious Ad Tech
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At the end of 2024, security researchers discovered that Kremlin-backed disinformation campaigns were bypassing moderation on social media platforms by using malicious advertising technology. This technology fuels a vast ecosystem of online fraudsters and website hackers. A new report reveals that this dark ad industry is more resilient and incestuous than previously known. The investigation highlights entities such as AdsPro, Aimed Global, BroPush, ByteCore AG, DollyWay, Doppelganger, GoDaddy, Help TDS, Holacode, Infoblox, LosPollos, Partners House, Qurium, Renee Burton, RexAds, RichAds, SkyForge Digital AG, smartlinks, Spamshield, TacoLoco, Teknology SA, VexTrio, and wordpress.