Bottom line: The use of online influence operations by Angolan officials trained by BlackCore poses significant risks to the country's democratic processes.
What's happening: BlackCore, an Israeli firm, trained Angolan officials in online influence operations, including creating fake social media personas and media outlets, between October 2018 and August 2020, according to researchers.
What to do: Security leaders should monitor BlackCore's activities, assess the potential risks of online influence operations in their own countries, and develop incident response plans to mitigate the threat.