Identifying fake news and misinformation

Identifying fake news and misinformation

Identifying fake news and misinformation

Duration: 1 days / 6 hours
Delivery method: Online/ In-company training
Target Audience: This course is designed for security professionals who play a role in analysing open source information.
Cost: Available upon application
Language: English
Course code: IFN-1

Introduction

In a world overflowing with information, how can you tell what’s true and what’s misleading? Fake news spreads faster than ever, influencing opinions, shaping narratives, and even impacting real-world events. But you don’t have to fall for it!

“Spotting Deception” is your essential guide to navigating the digital landscape with confidence. This course equips you with the critical thinking skills and fact-checking techniques needed to identify, analyze, and challenge misinformation—whether it appears on social media, in the news, or through viral trends.

What you will learn

  • The psychology behind why fake news spreads
  • Common techniques used to manipulate information
  • How to fact-check sources and verify credibility
  • Strategies to protect yourself and others from misinformation
  • Real-world case studies and hands-on practice

 

Potential course benefits, the why 

In today’s digital world, misinformation is everywhere—on social media, in the news, and even in conversations with friends and family. Taking “Spotting Deception: A Practical Guide to Identifying Fake News” will empower you with essential skills to think critically, verify facts, and make informed decisions.

Here’s why this course is important:

Fake news is designed to manipulate emotions and opinions. This course teaches you how to analyze information critically, spot logical fallacies, and question misleading narratives.
False information can impact your health, finances, and decisions. From scams to propaganda, knowing how to detect deception helps you avoid manipulation and make smarter choices.
In an age of biased reporting and sensationalism, it’s crucial to understand how the media works, recognize trustworthy sources, and identify misinformation tactics.
Fraudulent news articles, deepfake videos, and misleading headlines are designed to trick people. This course will teach you how to identify clickbait, scams, and misinformation before they mislead you.
Fake news is often used to influence public opinion, elections, and policies. Learn how to fact-check political claims and make educated choices based on real information.

The “Identifying Fake News and Misinformation” course is crucial because it teaches critical thinking, sharpens media literacy, and helps individuals separate fact from fiction. In today’s digital world, these skills protect decision-making, trust, and informed participation in society.

Types of fake news

  • Sensational or misleading headlines designed to attract clicks.
  • Often exaggerates or distorts information.
  • Content may be loosely based on facts, but details are manipulated.
  • Claims of secret plots by powerful groups, often without credible evidence.
  • Exploits distrust in authorities or institutions.
  • Spreads rapidly due to emotionally charged narratives.
  • Completely made-up stories with no basis in reality.
  • Designed to deceive and mislead readers intentionally.
  • Often used for political or financial gain.
  • Real content presented in a false or misleading context.
  • Examples include old photos shared as recent or quotes misattributed.
  • Misleads by shifting the original meaning.
  • Uses the branding of legitimate sources to appear credible.
  • Mimics trusted news outlets or government agencies.
  • Aims to trick readers into believing the information is verified.
  • Real images or information altered to deceive.
  • Includes doctored photos, deepfakes, or edited videos.
  • Can create false impressions of events or people.
  • Misuses information to frame an issue or person inaccurately.
  • Often omits key facts or uses context selectively.
  • Can be based on real events but distorts the interpretation.
  • Information spread to influence public opinion or promote a specific agenda.
  • Often emotionally charged, repetitive, and one-sided.
  • Can be based on truth, partial truth, or outright lies.
  • Meant to entertain or critique, not to inform.
  • May be mistaken for real news by unaware audiences.
  • Can unintentionally spread misinformation when taken seriously.

    • In-house courses

    Zoom is a default setting for this course, it could be delivered via Microsoft Teams or Webex.

    The above course can be modified to better fit, the appetite of your organisation

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