Ministry cracks down on online rumormongers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ministry cracks down on online rumormongers

China Daily  

China's public security authorities took strict measures against online influencers and multi-channel network organizations involved in rumormongering and hype last year, apprehending more than 47,000 individuals, according to a report by China Media Group. The Ministry of Public Security said in a report on Wednesday that public security authorities nationwide carried out the "Clean Internet 2024" campaign, targeting various illegal online activities. Authorities investigated over 42,000 cases of online rumors, apprehended more than 47,000 individuals involved, shut down over 330,000 illegal accounts and removed more than 2.52 million pieces of false information from the internet. Public security authorities also targeted online insults, defamation and privacy invasions, investigating over 8,000 cases of cyberbullying.

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101 Social media accounts face action for ‘misleading posts’ on Mahakumbh, Prayagraj
1 month ago

101 Social media accounts face action for ‘misleading posts’ on Mahakumbh, Prayagraj

Live Mint  

Mahakumbh 2025: The Uttar Pradesh government has reportedly taken decisive action against misinformation surrounding the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, with police initiating legal proceedings against 101 different social media accounts across ten cases. In recent weeks, the Uttar Pradesh Police have been vigilant in monitoring social media platforms, following directives from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath aimed at curbing …

Ministry cracks down on online rumormongers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ministry cracks down on online rumormongers

China Daily  

By JIANG CHENGLONG | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2025-01-24 08:59 China's public security authorities took strict measures against online influencers and multi-channel network organizations involved in rumormongering and hype last year, apprehending more than 47,000 individuals, according to a report by China Media Group. The Ministry of Public Security said in a report on Wednesday that public security authorities nationwide …

Ministry cracks down on online rumormongers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ministry cracks down on online rumormongers

China Daily  

China's public security authorities took strict measures against online influencers and multi-channel network organizations involved in rumormongering and hype last year, apprehending more than 47,000 individuals, according to a report by China Media Group. The Ministry of Public Security said in a report on Wednesday that public security authorities nationwide carried out the "Clean Internet 2024" campaign, targeting various illegal …

'We have seen bot activity online': Did a foreign country fan UK riots?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'We have seen bot activity online': Did a foreign country fan UK riots?

Firstpost  

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Disinformation and Fake News Now the Biggest Off-Ground Hamas Weapons Against Israel
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Disinformation and Fake News Now the Biggest Off-Ground Hamas Weapons Against Israel

News 18  

While the Israel Defense Forces are fighting on ground, there is a team that is fighting a bigger and longer war. Fighting Hamas has taught Israel about the potential of weaponisation of disinformation and fake news which have become major headaches for Israel National Cyber Directorate. CERT, Israel’s cyber emergency response team, and INCD have been spending more time in …

Crackdown on cybercrime nets results
2 years ago

Crackdown on cybercrime nets results

China Daily  

Prosecutors initiated lawsuits against 719,000 people for using the internet to commit fraud, gamble and distribute obscene materials over the past five years, with an average annual increase of 43.3 percent in lawsuits each year, according to the annual work report of the Supreme People's Procuratorate. In response to the continued sharp rise in cybercrimes, the SPP issued a guideline …

‘Peddling fake news’: I&B ministry exposes 6 YouTube channels
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Peddling fake news’: I&B ministry exposes 6 YouTube channels

Hindustan Times  

The fact-check unit of the Union information and broadcasting ministry on Thursday busted around six YouTube channels for allegedly spreading false information in the country. In a six-series Twitter thread, the PIB fact-check unit released several evidences to prove these channels' attempts to spread fake news. Check out the list of channels here: Channels Subscribers Nation TV 5.57 lakh Samvaad …

Law Enforcement Agencies Regularly Monitor And Act against Misuse of Social Media Sites: Home Ministry
2 years, 11 months ago

Law Enforcement Agencies Regularly Monitor And Act against Misuse of Social Media Sites: Home Ministry

News 18  

While replying to a question in Parliament on investigations into operational strategies of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, the union home ministry said that the law enforcement agencies regularly monitor these sites regarding their misuse and take appropriate legal action. “Government of India has notified the Information Technology Rules, 2021, which provide for due diligence to …

China's Cyberspace Watchdog Shuts Down 18,489 'Illegal' Websites
4 years, 1 month ago

China's Cyberspace Watchdog Shuts Down 18,489 'Illegal' Websites

News 18  

China, which tightly controls the country’s internet access, shut down 18,489 “illegal” websites last year and issued warning notices to 4,551 online platforms, according to the official media. Some of the websites were shut down for promoting online games or dating information in the guise of online courses while others were punished for spreading illegal materials, including pornographic and violent …

Terrorists inciting people via fake news, J&K tells SC; opposes 4G internet in UT
4 years, 10 months ago

Terrorists inciting people via fake news, J&K tells SC; opposes 4G internet in UT

The Hindu  

Terror modules operating within Jammu and Kashmir and their handlers from across the border incite people by transmission of fake news, the UT administration has told the Supreme Court while opposing restoration of 4G services in the Union Territory. “The terror modules operating within the UTs and handlers from across the border aid and incite people by transmission of fake …

Centre wants fake news traced
6 years, 2 months ago

Centre wants fake news traced

The Hindu  

The government has sought public comments on the proposed amendments to the Information Technology Act that seek to make it mandatory for platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter to trace “originator” of “unlawful” information, while also removing such content within 24 hours after being notified. As per the draft ‘The Information Technology 2018’ released on Monday, the intermediary after …

New laws could be drawn up to protect victims from online abuse and punish perpetrators
6 years, 4 months ago

New laws could be drawn up to protect victims from online abuse and punish perpetrators

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “As the internet and social …

Nothing but lies: Fake videos, rumour set off the lynch mobs
6 years, 8 months ago

Nothing but lies: Fake videos, rumour set off the lynch mobs

The Hindu  

A promotional video on child safety made by an advertising agency in Karachi triggered violence 900 km away in Maharashtra’s Dhule, and led to the lynching of five people from a nomadic community on July 1. The video, spliced and edited to trigger panic about “child lifters” on the prowl, spread on WhatsApp and other social media platforms like wildfire. …

Govt Needs to Step in to Curb Rumour-Mongering on Social Media
7 years, 9 months ago

Govt Needs to Step in to Curb Rumour-Mongering on Social Media

The Quint  

Before it’s too late, the government should step in and initiate some form of regulation for social media platforms: 1) The privacy policy of WhatsApp states: “To improve performance and deliver media messages more effectively, such as many people sharing a popular photo or video, we may retain that content on our services for longer periods of time.” This shows …

Increasing evidence of terrorists taking to cyberspace, says Shinde
12 years, 6 months ago

Increasing evidence of terrorists taking to cyberspace, says Shinde

The Hindu  

Cyberspace has become another tool in the hands of terrorists who post “motivated rumours” in social networking sites thereby creating a new challenge to security forces in the country, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said in New Delhi on Thursday. “There is increasing evidence of resort taken by terrorists to the cyberspace domain. The recent incident in Bangalore in Karnataka, …

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