The Jerusalem Post reported that a secret X (formerly Twitter) bot army boosting New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was traced to New York City Hall. Cyber experts consulted by the Post said they are '100% sure' the IP addresses originated from City Hall.
The Jerusalem Post has reported that a covert network of automated accounts (bots) on X (formerly Twitter) designed to boost the online presence of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has been traced to New York City Hall. The Post independently consulted cyber experts who stated they are '100% sure' the IP addresses can be traced to City Hall, though the exact nature of the operation and any direct involvement by city officials remain unclear.
Mamdani, a New York State Assembly member and leading candidate in the 2025 mayoral race, has been a controversial figure, drawing criticism for his far-left, anti-Zionist positions and his rhetoric against pro-Israel groups such as AIPAC. The Zioneer has previously covered Mamdani's primary sweep of endorsed candidates, his description of AIPAC supporters as 'monsters,' and his attempts to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a visit to New York. The allegation of a City Hall-linked bot network adds a new dimension to the ongoing scrutiny of his campaign, though the report has not yet been independently verified by other outlets.
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