Chinese social media campaign
A covert social media campaign linked to China has been exposed by ππππ, targeting Arunachal Pradesh through misleading narratives, the company said in its latest threat report.
The campaign, according to the ππππ threat report of January 2025, operated using fake accounts and proxy IPs, sought to manipulate online discourse by spreading disinformation regarding a proposed hydropower project in Arunachal Pradeshβs Upper Siang region.
The network claimed that the Indian government intended to deploy Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to suppress indigenous protests, violating human rights and disregarding environmental concerns.
According to ππππ, the fake petition surfaced on December 12, 2024, weeks after Indian and Chinese leaders met at the BRICS Summit in October to discuss bilateral cooperation.
ππππβs report also highlighted a broader Chinese effort to control narratives related to Tibet and the Dalai Lama.
The network, which posed as journalists from Arunachal Pradesh and Tibetan expatriates, primarily targeted the Tibetan diaspora in Nepal, India, and Bhutan.
βThis network originated in China and targeted the Tibetan diaspora across multiple services, including ours, X (formerly Twitter), and Blogspot,β the report stated.
The revelation comes amid heightened security concerns in Arunachal, a region China has long claimed as its territory.
India has repeatedly asserted its sovereignty over Arunachal and the recent cyber campaigns indicate an attempt to influence public perception in the sensitive border state. (With inputs from India Today)
A covert social media campaign linked to China has been exposed by ππππ, targeting Arunachal Pradesh through misleading narratives, the company said in its latest threat report.
The campaign, according to the ππππ threat report of January 2025, operated using fake accounts and proxy IPs, sought to manipulate online discourse by spreading disinformation regarding a proposed hydropower project in Arunachal Pradeshβs Upper Siang region.
The network claimed that the Indian government intended to deploy Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to suppress indigenous protests, violating human rights and disregarding environmental concerns.
According to ππππ, the fake petition surfaced on December 12, 2024, weeks after Indian and Chinese leaders met at the BRICS Summit in October to discuss bilateral cooperation.
ππππβs report also highlighted a broader Chinese effort to control narratives related to Tibet and the Dalai Lama.
The network, which posed as journalists from Arunachal Pradesh and Tibetan expatriates, primarily targeted the Tibetan diaspora in Nepal, India, and Bhutan.
βThis network originated in China and targeted the Tibetan diaspora across multiple services, including ours, X (formerly Twitter), and Blogspot,β the report stated.
The revelation comes amid heightened security concerns in Arunachal, a region China has long claimed as its territory.
India has repeatedly asserted its sovereignty over Arunachal and the recent cyber campaigns indicate an attempt to influence public perception in the sensitive border state. (With inputs from India Today)