Misinformation and Disinformation 2.2 Flashcards
1
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Influence Campaigns
A
- Use of collected information and selective publication of material to key individuals.
- An attempt to alter perceptions and change people’s minds on a topic.
2
Q
Misinformation Process
A
- The attacker creates multiple fake accounts.
- The attacker uses the accounts to create content.
- Creates posts on social media to amplify the fake content.
- Causes real users to share the content until the Mass media picks up the story.
3
Q
Brand Impersonation
A
- Pretending to be a well-known brand.
- Creating thousand of brand impersonation sites.
- Indexed by google which will direct users when searching for the brand.