November 13, 2021

FBI email hack spreads fake security alerts. Here’s what to do…

Fake warnings and false accusations - it's a "call to distraction"

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November 16, 2020

Naked Security Live – Don’t get hoaxed (pass it on)!

Here's the latest Naked Security Live video - enjoy (and please share with your friends)!

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November 11, 2020

“Instant bank fraud” hoax is back – don’t spread fake news!

You need to spread the word to your family and friends NOT to spread the word to their family and friends

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June 12, 2020

Twitter wants to know if you meant to share that article

In a bid to stop the spread of fake news Twitter has launched a test feature to remind users to read articles before retweeting them.

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March 31, 2020

Researchers speed the death of ‘bad’ data in the race against good

They have a way to inject 'good' data - i.e., accurate COVID-19 news or security patches - to outpace the spread of fake news or malware.

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February 27, 2020

Facebook bans coronavirus ‘miracle cure’ ads

Facebook, like other platforms, has seen fake news, mass-buying of face masks, and misinformation about bleach being a cure for COVID-19.

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February 10, 2020

FBI director warns of sustained Russian disinformation threat

Russia is still using social media in a sustained campaign to dabble in US affairs, according to FBI director Chris Wray.

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January 13, 2020

Reddit bans ‘impersonation,’ but satire and parody are still OK

Relax: Nic Cage deepfakes aren't going anywhere. It's only "maliciously misleading" impersonations that are now verboten.

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January 08, 2020

Facebook bans deepfakes, but not cheapfakes or shallowfakes

Quick-n-sleazy edits are still OK, such as the 75% slowdown that made Nancy Pelosi slur or the edit that turned Joe Biden into a racist.

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