What does "cybertrooper" mean?

A person who is paid to disseminate political propaganda on the internet, particularly on social media platforms.

What is a synonym for "cybertrooper"?

Common synonyms include: internet brigade.

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A person who is paid to disseminate political propaganda on the internet, particularly on social media platforms. Malaysia
"Volunteer "cyber troopers" are monitoring Malaysian internet activity to flag up "sensitive" or "insulting" posts, reports say."

"Volunteer "cyber troopers" are monitoring Malaysian internet activity to flag up "sensitive" or "insulting" posts, reports say."

From cyber- + trooper.

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