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Why coronavirus conspiracies are on the rise in Germany
Right-wing activists are trying to use COVID-19 uncertainty to stir up hatred against politicians, a new study warns.
Facebook steps up fight against coronavirus misinformation
Facebook has been flooded with campaigns touting fake cures and conspiracies about the origins of the virus.
WhatsApp restricts spread of misinformation
The WHO has identified an “infodemic” of false medical advice and conspiracy theories around COVID-19 online.
Misinformation, conspiracies bungle Iran's virus response
Iranian media are full of contradictory statements from experts and officials on the COVID-19 outbreak.
Study: Social media giants put fair elections under threat
As social media is used to manipulate elections, the MSC discusses how countries can safeguard their democratic process.
EU lawmakers slam abortion 'misinformation' network
Many of the Christian facilities have been accused of spreading fear among vulnerable women.
Germany: 'Flawed' coronavirus study spread misinformation
Researchers in Munich had claimed that the disease was spread in Germany by a completely symptom-free individual.
Web inventor unveils plan to save the internet
With his new plan, Tim Berners-Lee aims to halt abuse of the internet by governments, companies and individuals.
Exxon Mobil sued over climate 'lies'
Falling profits, nervous investors and now alleged climate deception — can things get any worse for Exxon Mobil?
Facebook to combat vaccine misinformation
The social media network has announced a series of measures to limit the spread of misinformation about vaccinations.
Facebook, Twitter remove suspicious accounts
The social media giants are under pressure to crack down on disinformation campaigns ahead of the US midterms.
India's fake news epidemic
The practice of using social media platforms to disseminate false information is ushering in a dangerous trend in India.
Did VW's CEO misinform shareholders?
Volkswagen CEO Matthias Müller is being probed by investigators on market manipulation charges.
Facebook targets 30,000 fake French news profiles
Facebook has reportedly targeted fake accounts in France ahead of the country's presidential election.
Fake news campaign targets German army
Emails falsely accusing German soldiers in Lithuania of rape were sent news outlets and the parliament president.
Emmanuel Macron allegedly target of Russian 'fake news'
The presidential candidate has been targeted by a misinformation campaign and hacker attacks, his party chief claims.
Facebook quietly introduces fake news survey
Facebook is including a 'newsworthiness' survey under news posts amongst a limited number of users.
Social bots expert to brief German MPs
A software expert is to warn politicians about the threat of fake news ahead of next year's German election.
The Paris attacks, social media, and the power to misinform
The events of November 13 in Paris are a stark reminder of both the power of social media and its significant pitfalls.
Investors versus HRE bank
A bitter row between former shareholders and former managers of Germany's Hypo Real Estate bank has entered a new round. A Munich court has begun dealing with a class action suit over misinformation charges.
Spain Allegedly Misled Germany Over Bombings
Spanish authorities intentionally withheld information and misled German officials into believing the Basque separatists ETA were responsible for the Madrid bombings, according to Germany's federal criminal bureau.
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