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Surfshark releases fake news filter for Chrome and Firefox
Virtual Private Networks

Surfshark releases fake news filter for Chrome and Firefox

In a bid to prevent the spread of misinformation, Surfshark has announced the release of its fake news warning (FNW) extension for Chrome and Firefox.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2022
The three horsemen of cyber risks: misinformation, disinformation, and fake news
Risk & Compliance

The three horsemen of cyber risks: misinformation, disinformation, and fake news

Misleading information has emerged as one of the leading cyber risks in our society, affecting political leaders and the economy, says new study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2021
New detection tool aims to catch Twitter bots in real time
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New detection tool aims to catch Twitter bots in real time

NortonLifeLock unveils BotSight, a real-time tool designed to detect Twitter bots using machine learning, now in beta for browsers and iOS.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020
From fake cures to 5G conspiracies: Fake news explodes during COVID-19 pandemic
Unified Communications

From fake cures to 5G conspiracies: Fake news explodes during COVID-19 pandemic

Fake news websites can be identified by their video streaming and advertising partners, according to research from Warwick Business School.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Adobe, New York Times and Twitter announce content authenticity initiative
Marketing Technologies

Adobe, New York Times and Twitter announce content authenticity initiative

Adobe is developing an opt-in system that will allow creators and publishers to securely attach attribution data to content they choose to share.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019
Blackbird.AI launches solution to fight disinformation campaigns
Artificial Intelligence

Blackbird.AI launches solution to fight disinformation campaigns

Technology, regulation, and education must work hand-in-hand to tackle disinformation threats now seen as the new normal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019

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