The urge to deny you’ve fallen for fake news is natural. No one likes to feel like a fool. But it means we’re in a logically impossible situation where everyone thinks other people are spreading ...

Misinformation is all around us, invisible, just like germs in a hospital. And much like germs, we might not like to think about it, but we should — because it’s not a question of if we’ll come in ...

You pick up the phone and hear a stern voice claiming you owe money. Maybe it's for a credit card you don't recognize, a loan you never took out or some old bill you thought was long gone. Panic sets ...

A phishing scam posing as a Microsoft security alert is targeting users with emails that claim an alert has been triggered on their account. The link appears safe at first glance, often pointing to a ...

Multiple citations in the "Make America Healthy Again" report contained titles of nonexistent papers, or mischaracterized real ones. Experts say those are hallmarks of artificial intelligence ...

In today’s digital-first world, online impersonation has become a serious threat, especially on widely-used platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Whether for harassment, fraud, or malicious pranks, ...

Fake accounts on Facebook and Instagram are a big threat in the rapidly digitalizing world. Fraud and online scams are done through these fake accounts. Scammers steal the details of any common user ...