Explore the detection of social media botnets through linkage analysis and machine learning techniques in this informative conference talk. Delve into the rise of social media, the challenges posed by spam and botnets, and the innovative approaches used to combat them. Learn about case linkage analysis, unsupervised and semi-supervised learning methods, and the machine learning pipeline employed in botnet detection. Gain insights into practical applications of these techniques and their importance in maintaining the integrity of social media platforms.