KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Cybersecurity threats are no longer confined to hacking computer systems or stealing data; they increasingly involve attacks that shape public perceptions and influence people's thinking through the spread of false information.
Cyber Threats Also Target Public Thinking, Perceptions - Expert
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Cyber threats now target public perception through false information, with AI making them more complex, according to an expert.
- Cyber threats now influence public thinking through false narratives.
- AI has made these threats more complex and harder to detect.
- Media literacy should start in primary school to combat misinformation.
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