In Cambodia, viral HIV ‘fake news’ post undermining faith in public health
A recent post by the Facebook account “Hea Ra” claimed that HIV/AIDS cases are surging in Cambodia. This alarming assertion, however, has been debunked by health officials,…
Solutions to cybercrime are crucial for India’s future: PM Modi
Recalling speaking about cyber fraud in his recent Mann Ki Baat address, PM Modi said a large population is affected by this malice.
Fact check: Video said to be of journalist Matiullah Jan being drummed out from PMA is a deepfake
The post gained over 200,000 views and was reshared 169 times. It did not offer any other details on the video or address whether it was real, leaked, fictional or whether it was…
Video claiming ‘attack on Hindu temple in Bangladesh’ is actually from India
Upon verification, a Bangladeshi online verification and media research platform found that the video actually shows scenes from a religious festival in the Sultanpur area of…
UNESCO: Two-thirds of content creators fail to verify facts
The report, “Behind the Screens: Insight From Content Creators”, published on November 26, surveyed 500 online content creators from 45 countries and territories through an…
Cambodia’s Information Minister urges action against fake news and AI challenges
Addressing the attendees of the 59th ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information on November 28, the minister outlined the critical implications of misinformation, emphasising its…
Cops receive 11 reports claiming defamation in viral video about Malaysia PM Anwar’s CNN interview
The viral video in question was seemingly edited to create the false impression that PM Anwar had recognised Israel’s right to exist while deliberately leaving out the parts of…
Alert issued vs. fake ‘celeb-bait’ INQUIRER.net ads circulating online
INQUIRER.net previously cautioned readers against stories falsely bearing its brand circulating online last October.
20 sites found to be posing as major Japanese media outlets
The websites have been posting articles from legitimate news outlets without their permission, possibly in violation of the Copyright Law and the Trademark Law, according to an…
Cambodia’s Ministry of Information reports on legal protection for journalists amid fake news
Ministry spokesperson Asnarith affirmed that the government and the ministry are committed to fostering a positive environment for journalism and audio-visual media, advocating…