Overview

They say we’re living in a ‘post-truth world’. One feature of this world is the increase in ‘fake news’. When we’re reading a news article online, or when we’re browsing the stories that appear on our social-media feeds, it’s hard to distinguish fact from fiction, isn’t it? And if you can’t see the truth clearly, you could be tricked in other ways, too.

We’re always hearing about devices being hacked, and we’re more savvy of the techniques used to tempt us into downloading malicious links these days. But fake news is an emerging threat. We’re tempted by faked headlines, designed to grab our attention and prompt actions which may put our personal and financial information at risk. But how do you spot fake news? And what do you do if you fall victim to a fake-news scam? It’s time to find out!

Outline Learning Objectives:

• Identify and explain fake news to ensure you remain well informed
• Recognise and mitigate the risk of fake news to protect your personal and professional reputation
• Deal with the consequences of malicious fake-news links to protect your personal and financial information

Why take this course?

Fake news isn’t something new, but modern technology has seen it evolve into a booming business. Wherever you work, this is an enlightening course. Falling victim to a fake-news scam doesn’t just put your reputation at stake, it can have financial consequences, too. However, if you know how to spot fake news and take the appropriate precautions, you can protect yourself from harm.