The spread of fake news and the rise of disinformation is plaguing the modern world by destroying the very fabric that is keeping our society safe and democracy standing.
Separating fact from fiction has never been harder, and with the popularity of social media misleading information is spreading like wildfire. It is swaying elections, distorting truth and putting people in harm’s way. So, what can be done to ensure there is balance between free speech and the accuracy of information shared? We asked a panel of experts to discuss this further in a live Tweet Chat as part of the wider Security Serious campaign Action Against Disinformation.
The panel:
Neira Jones – Fraud, Cybersecurity and FinTech Consultant
Madeline Howard – Socio-Technical Engagement Manager at Cygenta
Tony Morbin – IT Security Guru Editor
Eoin Keary – CEO/Founder at Edgescan
Javvad Malik – Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4
Firstly, we asked the panel what Fake News meant to them and had they ever been duped. Seeing as these are professionals from a variety of roles within the cybersecurity industry, it was interesting to see their reactions with some even admitting to being duped:
A1: I believed Ozzy Osbourne bit the head off a live bat – it was dead (so that’s OK). I was responsible for a Fake News story as an April Fool joke, and had my editor ask for a photo of the person quoted, so it’s clearly possible to fool people. #cybersecurity #AADisinformation
— Tony Morbi ..
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