French authorities say they suspect BlackCore, an Israeli firm, of meddling through online activity tied to political events in multiple places, according to reporting cited by outlets. Reuters previously reported that French authorities suspected BlackCore was behind an online smear campaign targeting three candidates from the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party. Channel NewsAsia adds that French officials also suspect BlackCore in relation to events in New York and Scotland, describing broader allegations of interference beyond France. The reports present the suspicions as originating with French authorities, without providing confirmed findings or outcomes from any investigation. Details of the alleged campaigns, including the methods used and whether any specific allegations have been substantiated, are not included in the provided excerpts. Taken together, the coverage indicates that French officials have raised concerns about BlackCore’s alleged role in online political messaging and that the suspected activity extends to elections and political contests in more than one jurisdiction.
France says Israeli firm BlackCore suspected in online meddling in New York and Scotland
French authorities say they suspect BlackCore, an Israeli firm, of meddling through online activity tied to political events in multiple places, according to reporting cited by outlets. Reuters previo...
- French authorities suspect the Israeli firm BlackCore of online political meddling.
- Reuters previously reported suspicions that BlackCore ran a smear campaign targeting France Unbowed (LFI) candidates in France.
- Channel NewsAsia reports French officials also suspect BlackCore in New York-related and Scotland-related political events.
- The reporting describes allegations and suspicions, not confirmed actions or findings in the excerpts provided.
- The suspects are linked to online activity aimed at political candidates rather than direct in-person interference, according to the available summaries.
Last month, Reuters reported that French authorities suspected BlackCore was behind an online smear campaign targeting three candidates from the hard-left France Unbowed party (LFI).
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