Cybersecurity

Mueller Probe Has ‘Red-Hot’ Focus on Social Media, Officials Say

  • Facebook officials likely to face Congress, key lawmaker says
  • Russia still ramping up cyber espionage: intelligence chief

Mueller Probe Said to Focus on Social Media

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Russia’s effort to influence U.S. voters through Facebook and other social media is a “red-hot” focus of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into the 2016 election and possible links to President Donald Trump’s associates, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.