Neuberger, speaking at the International Conference on Cybersecurity in New
York said the continued increase in availability of cryptocurrencies
combined with the emergence of comprehensive social media “influence
packages” have given foreign actors new avenues of influence on popular
platforms. Neuberger was also named to lead a new cybersecurity directorate
established at the NSA on Tuesday.
The specifics on many social media influence packages are often hazy but
they can include mentions by high-ranked influencers or the ability to
purchase large numbers of fake followers.
