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COVID-19 Pandemic Drives Sharp Uptick in Misinformation, Fake Domains

Global pandemic has given a considerable boost to misinformation and the registration of fake domains, according to a new report. Cybersecurity professionals polled by the Neustar International Security Council (NISC) in a recent study admitted feeling uneasy about the rise in misinformation and fake domains. The erosion of trust caused by misinformation poses a range of ethical, social and technological challenges to organizations. Most respondents want the government to impose stricter measures to tackle misinformation. Cyberattacks climb 12 points on a benchmark tracking the level of threat and impact of cyberattacks.”]

Source: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/covid-19-pandemic-drives-sharp-uptick-in-misinformation-fake-domains/

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