Anatomy of trolls. How much do likes cost and how to promote any account | Internet Defense Society

You've definitely encountered bots on the Internet. They are the ones who dislike videos, vote en masse in polls, and write the same meaningless comments. When it comes to bots, many people remember Prigozhin's troll factory, which became well known after accusations of meddling in the American elections. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. There are no fewer bots in Russia, and they are used by representatives of all levels of government - from State Duma deputies to local government Instagram accounts. We decided to find out where to find bots, how to promote an account on social networks, and most importantly - how much it costs. We tell you (and show you with examples) who bots are and how this market works.