Search Results: Misinformation

Contrary to widespread reports, Google never issued a mass password reset warning to 2.5 billion Gmail users. The tech giant has labeled the viral claim 'entirely false,' highlighting how unverified security stories propagate. This incident exposes systemic challenges in cybersecurity reporting and reinforces the need for passkey adoption.

As riots fueled by social media misinformation rock the UK, tech giants face mounting pressure over their role in amplifying hate speech. With the Online Safety Act deemed 'not fit for purpose' by London's mayor, developers and policymakers confront urgent questions about content moderation, foreign interference, and the gap between legislation and enforcement.

The PUTTY.ORG domain, long mistaken for the official home of the venerable PuTTY SSH client, has pivoted from linking to Bitvise's proprietary software to hosting anti-vaccine propaganda. This escalation highlights critical risks for developers navigating software sources and the weaponization of open-source confusion.