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Facebook suspends disinformation accounts in Russia, Iran and Myanmar

Facebook announced Wednesday that it had removed dozens of fake accounts linked to a coordinated effort to manipulate people on social media. The company said it had uncovered disinformation campaigns in Russia, Iran and Myanmar. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with details.

 

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