Meta: Russian disinformers spoofed Western media websites

Meta (formerly Facebook) has issued a report announcing the disclosure of a Russian disinformation campaign. The publication of Radio Liberty told in more detail. The report says that the Russians posted copy pages of the world's leading media on the Internet and social networks, but they published not ordinary news there, ...

Ex-FBI agent lured $ 800 thousand from a Texas resident, intimidating her with a fake trial

According to prosecutors, the former FBI agent stole $ 800 from a woman by organizing phone calls with a fake judge and convincing her that she was on a "secret probation period," writes Business Insider. A retired FBI agent stole $ 000 from a woman ...

American media accused Russian intelligence of spreading fakes about coronavirus

Russia has orchestrated a disinformation campaign about the coronavirus pandemic through several English-language websites linked to former military intelligence officials. The Associated Press (AP) and The New York Times wrote about this with reference to unnamed American officials, Meduza reports. According to…

Some drink purifiers, others deny the threat: how people die because of fakes about coronavirus

A crisis is fertile ground for the spread of misinformation. And the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. The BBC has found a link between erroneous information about coronavirus and attacks, arson, and deaths. However, the indirect harm from rumors, conspiracy theories and false medical information can be much...

Fakes about coronavirus and not only: why do we believe false information

Together with the coronavirus epidemic, an infodemic came into our lives. This word is called rumors, panic stories, fakes and humor that accompany the epidemic, and in some countries even anticipate, according to Lifehacker. We all hear them perfectly and know: “Close ...

The network came up with a quick test for the presence of coronavirus: what experts think about it

Before following any “advice” about the Chinese coronavirus from random sources on social media, consult the official recommendations of the World Health Organization, Snopes urges. A popular statement on social media says: “If you can hold your breath for 10 seconds or more without coughing,...

Everyone will believe: in the US, there is a service for creating fake photos from vacation

56% of millennials have deceived their acquaintances and friends at least once by pretending that they were on vacation. In fact, rest is an expensive pleasure that requires a break from work, so not everyone can afford it. What to do in this case? Fake...

A kiosk opened in New York selling newspapers with fake news only

In New York, a week before the US midterm elections, a kiosk with newspapers and magazines opened, which lists the headlines of fake news, and inside - information on how to recognize fakes. How it works, told the edition "Present Time". "Everything…

Non-existent restaurant in the top of TripAdvisor: how a journalist with the help of social networks manipulates the public

Uba Butler is a Vice journalist. The Briton became famous a year ago by inventing a nonexistent restaurant and turning it into the best restaurant in London according to TripAdvisor in six months. In addition, Butler managed to appear at Paris Fashion Week, posing as the fashion designer Giorgio Peviani, ...

Pope: Adam and Eve banished from paradise because of fake news

On the official website of the Vatican on January 24, a message from Pope Francis was published, timed to coincide with the World Day of Social Communication - a holiday established by the Roman Catholic Church (this year it will be celebrated on May 13). Francis dedicated his message to fake news. It says that he was the first in history to spread false information ...

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