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Fake news websites are those which intentionally, but not necessarily solely, publish hoaxes and disinformation for purposes other than news satire. Some of these sites use homograph spoofing attacks , typosquatting and other deceptive strategies similar to those used in phishing attacks to resemble genuine news outlets.
As of 2012, Michigan spent over $4.5 million through this program, and has trained over 100 local police officers to use social media sites to identify and target events. [2] In more recent years, a majority of police departments have some sort of social media-based strategy in place. [3]
Fake news website that has published claims about the pilot of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 reappearing, a billionaire wanting to recruit 1,000 women to bear his children, and an Adam Sandler death hoax. [173] [174] [175] LiveMonitor livemonitor.co.za Fake news website in South Africa, per Africa Check, an IFCN signatory. [133] lockerdome.com
Police officers are seen at the Risbergska School in Orebro, Sweden, Feb. 4, 2025, following reports of a shooting. / Credit: KICKI NILSSON/TT NEWS AGENCY/AFP/Getty
The department charged with supervising the thousands of people on probation in Los Angeles County is asking for local authorities to take over duties from its officers, citing a "significant void ...
Police allege that minutes before Gangell was struck by the car, which authorities allege was driven by Diaz-Lopardo, Whipple allegedly texted her ex, “I warned you,” according to the three ...
Fake news websites deliberately publish hoaxes, propaganda, and disinformation to drive web traffic inflamed by social media. [8] [9] [10] These sites are distinguished from news satire as fake news articles are usually fabricated to deliberately mislead readers, either for profit or more ambiguous reasons, such as disinformation campaigns.
Police identified them as Anthony Lee, 37, and Christina Pierre, 24. "I get it. I understand the outrage," Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings told reporters.