Date of Publication :8th August 2024

Abstract:The spread of misinformation news or the transformation of reality into rumours poses a significant threat to society, leading to misinformation and confusion among individuals. As technology advances and fraud communication platforms, The proliferation of false information becomes increasingly pervasive and impactful onto the human life-cycle. Individuals may unknowingly get involved to this phenomenon by sharing unverified information. However, this misleading fake content is gradually evolving into human deaths. Through extensive case studies and analysis, various origins of cybercriminal activities by circulating rumours and the propagation of inaccurate information have been classified, notably including online chat groups such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, Telegram, and other digital platforms. Researchers and cyber analysts have made significant strides in identifying and addressing these fake contents and rumours circulating in the guise of communications, videos, images, audios, and other media. To address the dangers of fake news and rumours, research teams and cyber analysts have developed cyber methods and AI and ML algorithms to mitigate their impact. Platforms such as WhatsApp have implemented advanced hybrid technologies to raise awareness about fake content across various formats. Unfortunately, incidents worldwide, including instances of violence and deaths, underscore the dire consequences of misinformation.

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