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Cybersecurity
New Campaign: Who Shapes Your Attitudes?
Disinformation – which can include spreading false stories – is a tool used by foreign powers to weaken other states' cohesion and decision-making ability. The questions should make us reflect on whether we are exposed to influence from foreign powers. False and misleading stories mix with reliable news and social media posts, making it difficult to distinguish. A new MEGAFON survey for the Agency for Social Security shows a clear awareness that false or distorted information occurs – especially on social media and increasingly via AI platforms and chatbots. 67% strongly agree and 28% mostly agree. This underscores the need to strengthen societal resilience. Think before sharing stories with friends or on social media. Check the source. Content on social media is not fact-checked like in traditional news media.