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Record 1 2023-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Offences and crimes
DEF

An organization that employs people to make online posts that are deliberately offensive or cause angry discussion, in order to cause conflict or change public opinion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Internet et télématique
  • Infractions et crimes
CONT

Une usine à trolls est un groupe de trolls rémunérés pour perturber ou fausser un débat en ligne.

Spanish

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