CNN says Pokémon Go used by extensive Russian-linked meddling effort

I don't want to mince words here, so I'm going to share the first couple blurbs from the CNN feature.

Russian efforts to meddle in American politics did not end at Facebook and Twitter. A CNN investigation of a Russian-linked account shows its tentacles extended to YouTube, Tumblr and even Pokémon Go. One Russian-linked campaign posing as part of the Black Lives Matter movement used Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr and Pokémon Go and even contacted some reporters in an effort to exploit racial tensions and sow discord among Americans, CNN has learned.

Here on GN I try to stay far outside of the religion and politics discussions, but sometimes there's things that draw us in. This is definitely one of those things. Pretty shocking to see how far-reaching this Russian program reached. Thanks to Mr_Raccoon for the heads up.

from GoNintendo