The Beginners 2022 Cyber Security Awareness Training Course - Disinformation

The video discusses the rapid spread of false news, which travels faster than real news due to its intriguing nature. It highlights the role of social media in facilitating the dissemination of disinformation, particularly during the 2016 US election, where Russian troll farms exploited these platforms to create political division. The video provides examples of fake news, such as manipulated images during Hurricane Harvey, and explains how tech companies like Facebook and Twitter are using AI to combat the spread of false information.

Why does false news tend to spread faster than real news?

• It is often more intriguing and novel.

• It is less controversial.

• It is always more accurate.

• It is shared by official news agencies.

What was the primary goal of Russian troll farms during the 2016 US election?

• To spread accurate information.

• To support a specific political party.

• To create division among the public.

• To promote international peace.

How did Russian troll farms influence public opinion during the 2016 US election?

• By organizing real political rallies.

• By hacking into voting machines.

• By creating fake accounts and posts.

• By funding political campaigns.

What was one of the challenges Facebook faced when it introduced fact-checking?

• It increased the spread of false news.

• It was only available in certain countries.

• Users felt it was a form of censorship.

• It was too expensive to implement.

What is a 'trustworthy score' used for on social media platforms?

• To rate the popularity of a post.

• To determine the credibility of a user.

• To calculate the engagement rate.

• To measure the number of followers.

How do tech companies use artificial intelligence to combat false information?

• By increasing the speed of news dissemination.

• By promoting all user-generated content.

• By scanning and removing disputed content.

• By creating more fake accounts.

What can users do to verify the credibility of a news source on social media?

• Only trust sources with a high number of followers.

• Rely on personal opinions to judge credibility.

• Check the source's information using the eye icon.

• Ignore the source and share the content.