Ahead of EU polls, Facebook voids accounts targeting Moldovan election

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Disrupted attempt to influence voters.

Ahead of EU polls, Facebook voids accounts targeting Moldovan election
Facebook Inc said on Thursday it had disrupted an attempt to influence voters in Moldova, increasing concerns that EU elections in May could be prey to malign activity. Employees of the Moldovan government were linked to some of the activity, the California-based social media company said. Author...

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