We see it all the time. Fake Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts looking for an increase in their follower numbers and engagement, and therefore their perceived legitimacy. Spammy blog comments that flood posts and forums. It seems as though fake users have weaseled their way into every corner of the internet.
Researchers from Canada and China say that all this “fakeness” overwhelms many users, causing them to find it hard to trust any information found online. But exactly how much of the internet is comprised of fake users? We found this awesome infographic to enlighten you: