How to Detect Twitter Bots: A Six-Point Checklist

Platform Manipulation Part III: Red Flags In the third article of the Platform Manipulation series, we have already learned about Astroturfing and Rug-pull, as well as how to protect ourselves from these practices. Instead of providing definitions and past cases, this article focuses on practical content with real examples. As previously discussed, Twitter bots are …

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Have you been botted? How rug-pulls are leveraging Twitter bots?

Platform Manipulation Part II: Rug-Pull Scams Welcome to Platform Manipulation Part II: Rug-Pull Scams – a deep dive into the murky waters of social media fraud. With an ever-evolving digital landscape and an increasing dependency on social platforms, it’s time we pulled back the curtain on one of the most prominent deceptions infecting our feeds. …

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Are You a Victim of a Twitter Botnet Scam?

  Platform Manipulation Part I: Astroturfing Social media platforms like Twitter are increasingly being manipulated by fake accounts and bots. In this article series, we will explore the various forms of platform manipulation, beginning with astroturfing, and examine some notable examples of astroturfing scandals. But before we proceed to discuss the specifics, it’s important to …

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Top 10 Twitter Thread Makers to Watch Out for in 2023

Twitter, the dynamic social media platform, often feels like it’s moving at light-speed, creating an exhilarating but sometimes overwhelming experience. Its features, while powerful, often don’t offer the finer controls, which can result in a less-than-stellar user experience. A prime example is Twitter threads—a method of posting a series of interlinked tweets that unfold into …

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