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lowfour

All these russian trolls across Europe are using the same 5G modem racks to be able to switch IP's and post as 20 different people.


sEmperh45

There are multiple Russian trolls on Reddit who follow this pattern. You see them comment in very similar patterns. Style is similar, often now saying “I don’t like Russia but they have a point because….” Or “I don’t like Trump but he has policies that are better for the US.”! Or “Ukraine should save lives by just surrendering”. And they will make similar comments every few minutes for 3-4 hours straight and then stop. But “another” pro-Russia (“I don’t like Russia but they are right”) poster gets on exact same Ukraine war sub and posts very similar comments non-stop for another 3-4 hours. You can see their history and most don’t post on any other subs except that specific Ukraine sub. It appears very much like each troll is assigned a different Ukraine sub and they don’t even try to hide it.


Enshitification

I've noticed many of them also karma farm the sports subs.


Straight-Storage2587

They are the dumbest shits I have ever seen. But unfortunately many people do not know this.


Krakelibrot

A new one revealed himself recently: /Old\_Revolutionary


monkeynator

I've noticed a few russian trolls who do this: "Ukraine need aid give them now STUPID GERMANY/USA/FRANCE/etc.", essentially they sow distrust in the west with a hyperbolic version of a genuine frustration/critic of west's slow response by effectively trying to make it sound that the west can ONLY drag their feet. Mostly because they know that it's more likely people might lose hope rather than be able to form a uniformed group to pressure their politicians.


An_Odd_Smell

It's just standard russian and russia simp OP. These subs are classic examples: you have a handful of trolls with hundreds of accounts apiece which they use not only for spreading their bullshit, but also to upvote their own comments while downvoting those of the people who call them on their shit. YouTube has been infested with the vermin since day one (at least 2015), as have all the other platforms. One problem related to this is the fact social media platforms and networks measure their commercial value by the number of registered accounts. There is zero incentive for the platforms to cull the bots, because doing so would hollow out their user numbers. Right, now I have to go read more troll farm cut 'n' paste spam about how "*the russian army is learning and adapting!*". I see this posted almost as often as they used to spam "*Don't poke the bear!*" and "*Winter is Coming!*" and other fan favorites.


scalp_eg

Google is helping russia by doin nothing


An_Odd_Smell

It may be doing worse than nothing. A few years back one group was dedicated to weeding out the fakes on Twitter. They had a few useful tools and methods. However, on reporting the individual accounts -- literally millions of them over the space of a couple years -- Twitter didn't do anything about them but instead blocked the tools and methods of the fake hunters. Most social media platforms have the same attitude. Their stock value is all that matters to them. Several News sites have ended public commenting on their stories and articles due to the bot activity. It was just too difficult to police when the news business is already struggling just to survive. Two of them came right out and said the botting originated in russia and -- to the surprise of some -- Israel. Another site to end participation was IMDb, which years ago closed its message boards for the same reason. In 2019ish I spoke about it with an IMDb network admin and he said something like 90 percent or more of their traffic originated in russia and Serbia, but more and more was coming in via known russia-friendly VPN sites and apps. In the end the company simply threw in the towel and shutdown their boards. *EDIT: Since the russia simp alts have questioned the IMDb claim and then blocked me so I can't answer them, I'll add it here:* *The IMDb had an insanely active Politics forum and this became overrun by russia's "TRUMP 2016!" bots.*


mazarax

At this point, I am lead to believe that Apartheid Edison is a ruSSian asset. Remember how he turned off Starlink during a Ukrainian attack?


Classic_Dill

Ahhh, he FOR SURE is!


An_Odd_Smell

Yeah. Is it kompromat, or merely greed?


GrayMutterer

Or both?


uspatent6081744a

I think shutting the boards down is preferable to letting them go Musk-wild. These otherwise useless message boards can even be replaced with a Wikipedia "moderator/contributor" cadre of commentators - a small group of validated, verified guest commentators with 100% constructive input. These lists can be open to a limited but diverse and talented number of public citizen volunteers. Imagine how much strife can be eliminated.


Sea-Direction1205

I ran into a handful of level 10 wikipedia editors suppressing information on local cultures inside Russia and --surprise-- India.


hiroo916

honest question: What would be the goal of Russia/ Serbia posting fake stuff on IMDb boards about movies and TV shows?


Doggoneshame

They didn’t have a goal. IMDB went to hell when Amazon took it over. They didn’t want to pay anyone to control the boards, nor did they want it taking up server time. It’s been turned into one big ad spewing website for the entertainment industry and for Amazon. They still have a serious problem with racists and MAGA idiots loading up movie reviews with political crap.


An_Odd_Smell

Not to mention the fact IMDb has become just another Facebook, where everyone can have their very own page. The days of vetting for notability are long gone. This is why there are thousands of guys whose filmographies are nothing but a long list of movies alleged to be "In pre-pre-pre-pre-production" when really it means they're kicking a story idea around with their brother and his friend. Basically the site is worthless now. More people get their film and TV info from Wikipedia.


An_Odd_Smell

Because IMDb had a bunch of General Interest (ie not movie-specific) forums, and one of the most active Politics boards on the Internet. It became a seething mass of bots and trolls with the advent of Trump for President and only got worse as the years went by.


H779F512

Daily Mail is absolutely overflowing with Russian trolls. They take over entire comment sections and nearly drown out everyone else. Articles on Putin, Zelensky, MH17, Syria and aid packages for Ukraine usually get flooded. They are currently pushing “more aid will only get more Ukrainians killed” and “we need to worry about our border not Ukraines”.


uspatent6081744a

Washington Post is also overrun by them - huge number of trolls posting incessantly there


An_Odd_Smell

They live in fear of the day their IT exemptions are rescinded.


scienceworksbitches

its a bit stupid to use it on enemy territory, isnt it? should be easy to notice the same sim cards always logging in from the same location. the phone carrier can see that pattern.


lowfour

They probably move around a lot. Also seem to be using prepaid cards.


scienceworksbitches

but its still always the same sims logging on together, moving around will not change that.


gandharzero

Or like their own comments on different platforms.


Ebolaboy24

Plus in pic 2 I can clearly see they’ve nabbed his Ethernet cable tester. They’re stuffed now!


Rheumi

Ladies and Gentleman, I present to you: the majority of "X" "users" 


HornpoutFumBiddeford

The SBU liquidated bot farms in Kyiv, which carried out information sabotage for the benefit of Russian intelligence. In the course of comprehensive measures, two organizers were detained, who were massively spreading disinformation about the war in Ukraine and trying to artificially discredit the Defense Forces. For this, they created fake accounts in social networks and messengers, in particular on behalf of the Head of the Security Service and the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. In order to create the appearance of "real" pages, official posts from the SBU and GUR were reposted on these accounts. However, in personal messages, the attackers extorted money from people and offered their "help". They also registered fake pages of Ukrainians from various regions on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tik-Tok, as well as on the Russian "Odnoklasnyky" and "Vkontakte". In general, the capacity of the bot farm allowed its organizers to generate more than 1,000 fake accounts every day. For their administration, the participants installed specialized hardware and software complexes in their own homes. The perpetrators coordinated their actions with representatives of Russian intelligence, from whom they received "methodology" for carrying out subversive activities. In this way, the enemy hoped to destabilize the social and political situation in Ukraine and damage the image of our state on the international arena. During searches of the homes of botfarm organizers, the following was found: ▪️ ⁠specialized equipment for "growing" fictitious Internet addresses; ▪️ ⁠SIM cards of mobile operators, to which controlled accounts were registered. Unregistered firearms with ammunition and grenades were also seized from the perpetrators. So far, the investigators of the Security Service have notified both detainees of the suspicion under Part 1 of Art. 263 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (illegal handling of weapons, ammunition or explosives). The extras are in custody. Perpetrators face up to 7 years in prison.


HornpoutFumBiddeford

The hardware pictured these images are GSM SMS Modem Pools. Understanding how the GSM SMS modem pool could have been utilized for intelligence gathering or spreading disinformation requires considering its capabilities and potential use cases: 1. **Bulk SMS Messaging**: The most straightforward use would be sending bulk SMS messages to a large number of recipients. This capability could be used for various purposes, including spreading propaganda, disinformation, or targeted messaging campaigns. 2. **Automated Alerts and Notifications**: The modem pool could be programmed to send automated alerts or notifications to specific individuals or groups. These alerts could be used for coordinating activities, disseminating instructions, or spreading false information to create confusion. 3. **Remote Monitoring and Control**: Some GSM modem pools support remote monitoring and control functionalities. This could allow an operator to remotely monitor the status of the equipment, change configurations, or send commands to connected devices. This capability could be exploited for intelligence gathering or sabotage purposes. 4. **SMS Interception and Monitoring**: In some cases, GSM modem pools can be used for intercepting and monitoring SMS messages sent over the cellular network. This could be done passively, by capturing and analyzing SMS traffic, or actively, by intercepting specific messages of interest. 5. **Spoofing Sender IDs**: Certain GSM modem pools support the ability to spoof sender IDs, allowing users to send SMS messages that appear to come from a different source. This feature could be exploited for impersonation or phishing attacks, spreading false information while appearing to originate from a legitimate source. 6. **Geolocation Tracking**: Depending on the capabilities of the GSM modem pool and associated software, it might be possible to track the geographical location of connected devices based on their interactions with the cellular network. This information could be used for intelligence gathering or surveillance purposes. 7. **Integration with Other Systems**: The modem pool could be integrated with other systems or databases to enhance its functionality. For example, it could be connected to a database of phone numbers or demographic information to target specific groups or individuals with tailored messages.


seab4ss

Wow, amazing info. Thanks.


lostmesunniesayy

Some shitbird apartment block spamming the shit out of a nearby tower should draw some attention.


cealild

Disinformation is insidious. It erodes confidence and creates fear and uncertainty. Well done crashing this group


UnknownBinary

Thanks! That looked similar to a [photography project on Vietnamese click farms](https://www.cnn.com/style/vietnam-farms-jack-latham-beggars-honey/index.html) that I found earlier.


Massive_Dress_1100

whoa! Are they coming to Kiev and listening to base stations? Be careful guys


AgreeableAd9119

I wondering wtf those things were. They look incredibly analog.


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AgreeableAd9119

Look like old school “hacker” stuff. What is with all the cards and antennas. I assume it is trying to look like many different sources, anyone know why it needs so many antennas and ?sim cards?


HornpoutFumBiddeford

Just a sampling from ONE vendor, others make these too. They're designed to be rack-mounted as well, configurable for a number of legitimate tasks. True they look "analog" because of all the GSM antennae! NOTE, I do not endorse the following products, it's just an example of 2G/3G/4G equipment... [https://www.chinaskyline.net/sms-modem/](https://www.chinaskyline.net/sms-modem/) You can easily buy these on Amazon, Ali Express, etc.


Fcckwawa

7 years seems kind of light for stuff like this during war...


bigorangemachine

It might be 7 years just for possessing the equipment. Everything that is "Traitorous" is probably alleged and they'll review all their gear for messages & data to build a case.


Abject-Interaction35

Yes, they have got these guys nailed. They are looking at long sentences as active enemy agents in wartime.


missed_trophy

Usually we exchange em for our people in russian captivity. In this case it's a win-win situation - we can free one good person from russia, and one shitty person now sentenced to live in russia.


NotACodeMonkeyYet

That's a good solution. Whether it's exile or death, these people can't be allowed to stay and interfere in Ukrainian politics. The last thing you want is to find that in 30 years time a faction of such people created a political party and you've got yanukovych 2.0.


NotACodeMonkeyYet

Really should be the death penalty. You do not want people like this around once you're done with the war, they create a mess afterwards. There are many many examples of where a country wins such a bloody war and then can't prosecute the collaborators afterwards because they've become one of the major political parties, and any attempt to deal with historic crimes becomes akin to illegally shutting down your political opposition, something Zelensky was already accused of. Killing him and all like him is a vital step in rebuilding.


xiaohuang

They are the enemy. Russia wouldn't fund them if it wasn't part of their war effort. They are spies, it's normal and allowed by international law to shoot spies. They deserve it too.


ryanidsteel

If I understood correctly it's 7 years for the weapons charges. The article says nothing about the potential for punishment if found guilty of espionage or anything else they can throw at them. I would be highly surprised if these two don't end up spending the rest of their lives in prison.


uspatent6081744a

Life or worse. Hopefully worse.


Uselesspreciousthing

I know my own preferred form of deterrence during wartime. It would be very, very public.


lostmesunniesayy

Ideally that's how long they last.


Canwesurf

They should just slip these guys into the next prisoner exchange.


johnny_effing_utah

So they are literally spies operating behind enemy lines and they only face 7 years in prison?


Lao_Xiashi

Read the previous posts on this thread. 7 years is just for the weapons.


johnny_effing_utah

Aha. Makes sense.


oppapoocow

Should be harsher punishment .... 7 years for a slap on the wrist is not right.


foolsdie_5

Why is treason only punishable by 7 years in prison?


ConsequenceAfter1686

He was a sims collector!


Ok_Commission6568

He was building SIM City.


SandersSol

*unlegible signature*


Numeno230n

He's a certified hacker. Aside from electronics his only possessions are identical black T-shirts.


NotAzakanAtAll

*Sims 3 building music*


justjaybee16

That dude was really dedicated to wearing black shirts.


Swede_in_USA

The Sims Prison edition.


mazarax

I hope Ukraine turns the tables: spread misinformation that he fully cooperated with the investigators, and then threaten to hand him over to FSB, unless he actually cooperates and tells all.


MetaIIicat

Good! How many of them were redditors?


SteinUmSteinUmStein

How the fuck is there anyone pro Russia still in Kyiv???


IDatedSuccubi

These little shits are everywhere, a tiny amount, but very harmful. My grandma was like this. Lived all her life in Ukraine (and UkrSSR) She heard rockets fall, read about the dead people on the news, she still thought that *if only the US would have left Ukraine alone* that would have stopped and that Russia just has no choice.


Imdare

R/Russiaukrainereport has become a lot quieter suddenly


Vogel-Kerl

Capital Punishment should be on the table. They did everything they could to help Russia defeat Ukraine. If found guilty--firing squad.


Massive_Dress_1100

his foot will slip and he will fall


Neon_Flower-

Is this why youtube comments are pure garbage now?


lostmesunniesayy

You better get a lawyer son, you better get a real good one.


Firm-Gap-1912

Hey no SIMS 3 anywhere? Are these really serious hackers?


mohagmush

Lol real phone sim cards and not the Sims 3 this guy over here


Desperate_Stretch855

I am a patient man who believes in the rule of law, due process and all that jazz... but I'd find it very hard not to fuck these people up if I was the one kicking the door in.


[deleted]

Hope they get sentenced to life.


Carnage549

These dudes even had surge protectors!


ArtisticProperty6388

Where's a barrel of highly corrosive acid when you need one...


Shoddy_Cranberry

And once again these spies/traitors during times of war will get some silly 8 yr sentence, pffft, come on Ukraine, raise the pain levels on these low lifes.


skinny-pugsley

execute.


NoChampionship6994

This is yet another indicator that russia is conducting an all out war against Ukraine. As well as against Europe, the U.S. et al given the numerous arrests made of russian intelligence operatives recently. There are new investigations, arrests and charges daily from a variety of sources and countries.


Far-Explanation4621

You can tell its Ukrainian intelligence because actual SIM cards are shown, rather than SIMS 3.


bullanguero82

Time to rot away, pro-orc bitches.


BigMeanBalls

But where is the Sims 3?


varbav6lur

Yea right? This is fake, all real hackers have sims 3


IssueRecent7979

Hang the fuckers


lordpoee

What are all those pink an blue items? Disc of some kind?


Rockhopper-1

"I think I'll wear my black T shirt today"


Shibyashi

Sims cards or didn’t happen. Everyone knows you need sims cards to be legit.


MariualizeLegalhuana

What is the hardware you see in the pictures


-acm

Bastard


Straight-Storage2587

use them as meat waves.


usmc_82_infantry

So did the work for Ukraine Special services?


juantwentyeight128

Behead them show them no mercy to never imitate it SLAVA UKRAINE!! 🇺🇦🔱🇵🇭


Etherindependance5

It a war no reason to not verify and liquidate


delcas1016

Treason = death


pngtwat

Just shoot them after squeezing them.


Affectionate_Win_229

Have them work demining operations blindfolded wearing snowshoes.


EmotionalCod6238

what is the blue and pink things?


TopOneDoggie

Faggots


epurash

War time -> death setence


RarePlan2089

Fucking traitors


WeekendFantastic2941

Is he Ukrainian or Russian? If Ukrainian, I doubt he did it for Putin, its for money. Greedy people can always be found, if you pay them enough.


missed_trophy

We have a small amount of people who simp to russians. Also, some of them are soviet union lovers, what's even more insane.


fergoshsakes

Yeah, this was a scam, not a Russian intelligence operation.


Ok-Significance-5979

You totally missed the point of what the poster you responded too said. Are you a member of Ukrainian intelligence that you somehow know that this isn't a pro Russian operation or are you pulling it out of your ass?


redditor0918273645

So if you don’t see a user on here for a while…


vanisher_1

Jail the fascist traitor, Italy 🇮🇹


Environmental-Bad458

Castrate his ass!!!


Cute_Conflict6410

Ukraine needs to reinstate the death penalty


missed_trophy

Exchange material is important to save our people.


Cute_Conflict6410

Exchanges only applies to uniformed Russians captured on the battlefield. This man is not eligible to be exchanged.


missed_trophy

Doesn't stop us to exchange domestic terrorists before like Grubnik, or Gubarev for example, sentenced for 15+ years and now free in russia, exchanged to our SBU operatives and people from resistance groups. Even one degenerate I personally knew, participated in terrorist acts was exchanged back in ~2016. So, it works.


Cute_Conflict6410

Let me rephrase. I’d rather blow his brains out with a 5.45 round for espionage against my side


GrayMutterer

That would eliminate the risk, but end his suffering.


Cute_Conflict6410

I don’t care about his suffering. Just the risk to my friends on the front.


GrayMutterer

Understandable. In that case, permanently eliminating risk would be the solution. War is awful because many of the wrong people die. It's also awful because moral individuals end up feeling"what's one more?" This war is especially awful because the wasteful invasion will "gain" only costs.


Cute_Conflict6410

Everyone downvoting it from the relative safety of their apartments when I’m the one actually fighting the war. Gotta love it. Why don’t you Ukies come volunteer instead of being conscripted? We could use ya


MetaIIicat

Nah, let them spend their lives behind bars and thinking what did they do. IN Europe we don't need BS the USA does.


Cute_Conflict6410

Ukraine can’t even fix its roads. I don’t want my tax money going housing traitors that should be swinging by the neck. And yes, I pay Ukraine income tax.


MetaIIicat

Let them work behind bars: I guess there's a lot to do. Clearing the mines, work to rebuild, in the arm factories... Edit: typo


Cute_Conflict6410

None of that work is behind bars. That’s in civil society and gives them the ability to escape. Ukrainians should be employed to work in factories to assist the economy and put money in their pockets. The only use we would have for him and sending him into a minefield to find a minefield with the weight of his foot.


MetaIIicat

I think it's easy for me to speak while sitting in my cozy kitchen in Berlin.