Google deletes blogs, YouTube accounts linked to Iran

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New Delhi : In an attempt to stop Iranian propaganda operation in the web world, Google has deleted 39 YouTube channels and a few blogs linked to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting. Also, the tech giant has identified and terminated six blogs on Blogger and 13 Google+ accounts.

"Our investigations on these topics are ongoing and we will continue to share our findings with law enforcement and other relevant government entities in the US and elsewhere," Google said in a blog post https://blog.google/technology/safety-security/update-state-sponsored-activity.

On August 22, social networking giants like Facbook and Twitter has collectively removed hundreds of accounts related to alleged Iranian propaganda.

Google has sought cyber security help from firm FireEye Inc, which has detected and blocked attempts by "state-sponsored actors" in recent months.

FireEye said https://www.fireeye.com/content/dam/fireeye-www/blog/pdfs/rpt-FireEye-Iranian-IO.pdf it has suspected "influence operation" that appears to originate from Iran, aimed at audiences in the United States, the UK, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Google an American multinational technology company is known for its Internet-related services and products across the globe. And, the company which ties up with Google gains immense reputation in market. After Google identified FireEye as a consultant, the company share has raised as much as 10 percent to USD 16.38