Bot attack inflates Nova.rs Instagram followers ahead of Serbian elections

A day before Serbia's parliamentary elections, Nova.rs's Instagram account was hit by a bot attack, adding 10,000 followers in 30 minutes. The incident suggests coordinated manipulation targeting a media outlet critical of the government, raising concerns about election integrity and disinformation. The source is a regional news outlet; the attack's origin and impact remain unverified.

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