Fake news stories

Heidi Sayers joins LeadStory as Chief Commercial Officer, supporting the firm’s global growth as CEO Cam Price relocates to the US to expand partnerships.

Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.

Over 1,000 Australian students joined Optus' Digital Thumbprint workshop to learn how to identify AI threats like deepfakes, scams, and online extortion.

Cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit use registered domain algorithms to carry out investment scams costing US consumers USD $5.7 billion in 2024.

The 2025 VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows high optimism among American and UK business leaders regarding technology, with 87% confident in its potential.

The UN's new Global Principles for Information Integrity aim to curb online misinformation and hate speech, facing critique for not addressing deepfakes.

Alteryx genAI perception study reveals 80% of businesses see value in generative AI, whilst 43% of the public remains sceptical, expressing fears over its future use.

Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.

Kismet Group acquires Media.com to offer a platform combating misinformation and protecting users' reputation.

Chinese Government conducts disinformation campaign following Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, say researchers. 72 websites are reportedly involved.

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.

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

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

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

New Zealand's struggle with fake news sees cyber criminals pocket NZD $3.8 million in just one quarter, highlights NZTech's urgent call for digital literacy.

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

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