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   fake

   /feɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. not genuine; imitation or counterfeit: "she got on the plane with a fake passport" Similar forgerycounterfeitcopyshamfraudhoaximitationmock-updummyreproductionlookalikelikenessinformal:phoneypirateknock-offrip-offdupecounterfeitforgedfraudulentshamimitationfalsebogusspuriouspseudoworthlessinvalidinformal:phoneydudimitationartificialsyntheticsimulatedreproductionreplicaersatzplasticman-madedummyfalsemockshambogusso-calledinformal:pretendphoneyfakeypseudoOpposite genuinegenuine
   • ▪ (of a person) claiming to be something that one is not: "a fake doctor" Similar charlatanquackmountebankshamfraudhumbugimpostorpretendermasqueraderhoodwinkerhoaxercheatcheaterdeceiverdissemblertricksterconfidence tricksterfraudsterinformal:phoneycon mancon artistdated:confidence man

   noun

   • 1. a thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham: "fakes of Old Masters" Similar forgerycounterfeitcopyshamfraudhoaximitationmock-updummyreproductionlookalikelikenessinformal:phoneypirateknock-offrip-offdupe
   • ▪ a person who falsely claims to be something: "I felt sure that some of the nuns were fakes" Similar charlatanquackmountebankshamfraudhumbugimpostorpretendermasqueraderhoodwinkerhoaxercheatcheaterdeceiverdissemblertricksterconfidence tricksterfraudsterinformal:phoneycon mancon artistdated:confidence man

   verb

   • 1. forge or counterfeit (something): "she faked her spouse's signature" Similar forgecounterfeitfalsifyshamfeignmock upcopyreproducereplicatedoctoraltertamper withtinker withinformal:piratefiddle (with)
   • ▪ pretend to feel or have (an emotion, illness, or injury): "Rob faked suspicion, a jealous concern" Similar feignedfakedput-onassumedimprovisedinventedaffectedpseudoinsincereunconvincingartificialimitationmockshaminformal:phoneyfakeypseudpretendcodfeignpretendsimulateshamput onmake-believeaffectgive the appearance ofmake a show ofmake a pretence ofgo through the motions ofOpposite authentic
   • ▪ make (an event) appear to happen: "he faked his own death" Similar feignpretendsimulateshamput onmake-believeaffectgive the appearance ofmake a show ofmake a pretence ofgo through the motions of

   Word Origin late 18th century (originally slang): origin uncertain; perhaps ultimately related to German fegen ‘sweep, thrash’. Compare with fig2.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fakery noun

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2. guides.library.cornell.edu › evaluate_news › fakenewsMisinformation, Disinformation, and Propaganda: Fake News

   guides.library.cornell.edu › evaluate_news › fakenews

   3 hari yang lalu · What is Fake News? Fake news is not news you disagree with. "Fake news" is "fabricated information that mimics news media content in form but not in organizational process or intent. Fake-news outlets, in turn, lack the news media's editorial norms and processes for ensuring the accuracy and credibility of information.

3. www.poynter.org › mediawise › is-this-legit-digital-media-literacy-101Cheap fakes vs. deepfakes - Poynter

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   2 hari yang lalu · What are deepfakes? Is deepfake technology something we should be concerned about? Why or why not? Watch MediaWise Campus Correspondent Vanessa Handy as she walks you through what deepfakes and...

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PhishingPhishing - Wikipedia

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   2 hari yang lalu · Phishing is a form of social engineering and scam where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information [1] or installing malware such as viruses, worms, adware, or ransomware.

5. researchguides.smu.edu.sg › fakenewsFake vs. Real: Identifying & Evaluating Information Sources: Home

   researchguides.smu.edu.sg › fakenews

   4 hari yang lalu · Tools & Resources. Fake vs Real News: The Truth is Out There. This research guide was created to help you distinguish between real and fake news articles when searching for information. A series of guidelines and resources are also provided to help you in evaluating your information sources.

6. www.bitcatcha.com › blog › what-is-url-phishingWhat Is URL Phishing? Here’s How To Not Get Tricked - Bitcatcha

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   3 hari yang lalu · “ Phishing ” is when a hacker fishes for your private information. Typically, URL phishing is when a victim is sent to the login page of a ‘familiar’ website. The hacker’s aim is to trick you into typing your username and password into the fake site.

7. oxfordre.com › communication › displayPropaganda and Rhetoric | Oxford Research Encyclopedia of...

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   20 jam yang lalu · Propaganda was first identified as a public crisis following World War I, as citizens discovered that their own governments had subjected them to deception and emotional manipulation. Today, it seems no less disturbing. Accusations swirl decrying fake news, spin, active measures, and, again, propaganda. But with nearly every accusation there is ...

8. libguides.library.umaine.edu › fakenewsHot Topics: Fake News and Misinformation - University of Maine

   libguides.library.umaine.edu › fakenews

   13 Jun 2024 · What is Fake News? Fake News is a recent term for an old phenomenon: misinformation. It's designed to look like news, spread virally, and draw on people's strong emotions. People may publish misinformation for a variety of reasons, including: political gain; advertising revenue; as a joke or prank; commentary on politics or culture (satire)