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Israeli firm interfered in elections in Scotland and New York
An Israeli tech firm, BlackCore, is accused of interfering in elections in Scotland and New York, as well as targeting left-wing candidates in France's 2026 municipal elections. The firm's activities were identified by France's disinformation detection service, Viginum, and are under investigation by French prosecutors and domestic intelligence agencies.
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