Facebook Shuts Down the Network That Hacked Ukrainian Accounts
Meta platforms disabled a disinformation network after it was found that they operated groups, accounts, and pages that targeted Ukraine on its social networks, as per a statement by the company on Sunday. Facebook also identified a threat actor, Ghostwriter, who has a track record of spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda and targeted and compromised many Ukrainian public figures’ accounts.
More on the story The platform saw an increase in the targeting of Ukrainian users with disinformation, and attempts were made to hijack their account in the past few days as Ukraine resists invasion by Russia. According to Nathanial Gleicher, the head of security policy, Meta has strengthened its cybersecurity team with a unique operation center that quickly takes proactive steps to prevent further escalation to the conflict that has already taken center stage on the global news platform.