So-called “fake news” got a lot of attention during the 2016 election cycle, but it isn’t limited to political news. Anyone who uses social networks such as Facebook is likely to be familiar with the sensationalized headlines about celebrity deaths and scandals that are designed to get users to click, leading them to websites with fake news and fake endorsements to sell the scammers’ products, launch malware or steal personal information. This article will discuss some of the most common fake news techniques used online and how consumers can avoid getting caught up in this very real scam.
Link: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/scammers-are-spoofing-news-sites-promote-health-products
Link: https://www.cfisa.org/item/378-fake-news-and-the-value-of-security-awareness-training.html
