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Misinformation vs. Disinformation: What Is the Difference?

You probably see a lot of false information online, perhaps without even realizing it. But how can you discern disinformation from misinformation?

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Is Generative AI Becoming a New Tool for Disinformation?

Fake news, deepfakes, misleading images: all these can be created using artificial intelligence. Here's how AI means misinformation is spreading.

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Hackers’ Favorite Victims: Who Are They and Why Are They at Risk?

Anyone can be hit by hackers, but who do cybercriminals target more than most and why?

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Top 4 Unbiased Independent World News Sources

Unbiased news sources are rare, but they do exist.

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AI Content Detectors Don’t Work, and That’s a Big Problem

Looking to check whether something has been created by artificial intelligence? Detectors often don't work and that's bad news for your security.

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The 13 Best News Sites You Can Trust for Credible Stories

Want the best news sites around? Here are the top-ranked news sites that publish credible content, not fake news stories.

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How Hackers Targeted Politicians With a Fake News Site

Hackers used a tried-and-tested phishing scam to deploy malware. So who was targeted? By who? And what did they actually do?

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How to Use Google to Fact-Check Information

With false information everywhere these days, it's important to fact-check what you read. Here's how to, all within Google.

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5 Different and Free Ways to Get Fair, Balanced, and Most-Read News Online

If you want fair and balanced news, or see what most people are reading, here are a few ways to get unbiased news for free.

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Why Neil Young’s Music May Disappear From Spotify [UPDATED]

Is a Spotify spat brewing or will this latest controversy fizzle out before it has begun?

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Why Health Professionals Are Asking Spotify to Stop Joe Rogan Spreading Misinformation

Rogan's podcast often courts controversy but 200 doctors and scientists think a recent episode took things a step too far.

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7 Signs a Tech Review Might Be Fake

With a growing number of tech reviews online, it can be hard to spot the real ones from fakes. So, here are seven signs a tech review might be fake.

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How to Spot Fake News With This Handy Tool

Fake news is all over the internet these days, and can be hard to avoid. So, here's how you can spot fake news using Credder.

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The 6 Best Fact-Checking Sites for Finding Unbiased Truth

This is the age of misinformation and fake news. Here are the best unbiased fact-checking sites so that you can find the truth.

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Google Search Warns Users About Misinformation: Why It’s Good for Us

Will this new move from Google bring an end to the internet’s fight against misinformation?

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8 Ways You Can Counter Misinformation on Twitter

Misinformation is a big issue on social media, and Twitter is no exception. Luckily, you can take things into your own hands.

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Twitter Is Working on Three New Misinformation Labels

The tiered warning system will help inform users and protect them from misleading statements.

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New Survey Suggests 24% of People Believe 5G Conspiracy Theories

New research shows that 24% of people believe at least one 5G conspiracy theory they've heard online.

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Is Facebook Doing Enough to Tackle Misinformation?

Facebook has been criticised for its role in spreading misinformation. Is the platform doing enough to stop the tide?

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How to Fight Back Against Fake News on Social Media

If you come across fake news on social media, here are some of the ways you can fight against it.

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