PETALING JAYA: While Malaysians say they are concerned about the spread of fake news, many prefer to get their information via social media rather than genuine news sites, Bernama reported.
And this makes them increasingly vulnerable to fraud and fake news, according to CyberSecurity Malaysia .
They choose to refer to sources shared on social sites, which raises the risk for them to be exposed easily to fake news, the national news agency reported. “Every fake news has a big impact on the perception and the reputation of those involved in the news. The use of short-messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Line and WeChat also contributes to the dissemination of fake news, Bernama reported.
However, Amirudin believes that the most effective weapon against fake news is public awareness among Internet users on the risk of spreading fake news.“The best way would be to provide education and awareness to Internet users when they are in the cyberspace. As you receive any information, be sure to check whether the news is valid or fake.
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