IRA

Acronym for "Internet Research Agency". Name of the Russian troll factory that infiltrates the Internet, especially in terms of content (= influencing opinions) via platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Medium, PayPal, Reddit, Tumblr, Pinterest, Vine, Gab, Meetup, VKontakte or LiveJournal. In contrast, the USNSA acts on the physical level by manipulating communication hardware and firmware , thus spying on the flow of information. (5 eyes, Echelon, Social Bot)