NewzIceland’s National Police Commissioner has initiated monitoring efforts to detect potential foreign interference ahead of the country's August 29 referendum. The vote concerns the potential reopening of European Union accession negotiations, a process that has prompted authorities to investigate suspicious digital activity.
The intelligence department is currently scrutinizing online platforms for signs of external influence. Specifically, officials are examining the emergence of fake social media accounts and websites with unclear ownership to determine if foreign actors are attempting to sway public opinion regarding the upcoming referendum.
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