The Use of Electronic Bots to Spread Rumors via Social Media in Cyber Warfare to Control Public Opinion

The concept, tools, and theater of warfare have evolved significantly in the modern era. With the widespread use of advanced communication technologies in societies, several concepts related to cyber warfare have emerged. This research paper seeks to examine the concept of electronic bots (commonly referred to as "electronic flies") and their strategic employment by states in cyber warfare to disseminate rumors through one of the most widely used digital communication platforms—social media. These platforms play a crucial role, based on precise strategies, in spreading disinformation and shaping public opinion within the virtual environment, by mobilizing electronic armies.