Misinformation is an issue that has come firmly to the fore over recent years, fuelled by increased access to the internet throughout the world. While higher internet usage provides enormous benefits, enabling people to stay more informed and interconnected, the scourge of fake news is a significant side effect. A variety of perpetrators, ranging from cyber-criminals intent on scams to nation state actors aiming to create discord in rival countries, are increasingly taking advantage of the ability to post unfiltered content to mislead people about crucial issues. This is hugely damaging for democracy and society at large. “The first thing to grasp is that it isn’t about making up completely fake news. It is more focused on exaggerating real issues in society and sowing divide between groups,” explained Lisa Forte, partner, Red Goat Cyber Security.