Fake News

In this “post-truth world”, it can be hard to distinguish fact from fiction when we’re reading a news article online, or when we’re browsing the stories that appear on our social media feeds. This course is all about the dangers of “fake news”. It will show you how clickbait stories are being weaponised by cybercriminals trying to steal your personal and financial information and will offer tips on how to keep yourself safe.

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Who should take this course, and why?

Fake news isn’t something new, but modern technology has seen it evolve into a booming business. Wherever you work, this is an enlightening course. Falling victim to a fake news scam doesn’t just put your reputation at stake, it can have financial consequences, too. However, if you know how to spot fake news and take the appropriate precautions, you can protect yourself from harm.

By the end of this course you'll be able to

Identify and explain fake news to ensure you remain well-informed
Recognise and mitigate the risk of fake news to protect your personal and professional reputation
Deal with the consequences of malicious fake-news links to protect your personal and financial information

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Accessibility

Everyone has the right to learn and learner need can vary demanding on environment or disabilities. This course comes with transcripts so people have text options for an media, subtitles for all videos and is screen reader friendly with alternative text.

We take a number of steps to ensure visuals and navigation is easy for your people. For more information on the steps we take for accessibility check out how we make our courses.

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