Ep #6 | Disinformation : The Oldest Weapon of War | Man Vs Scam

Cybersecurity experts Utkarshica Srivastava and Brijesh Singh unpack how disinformation really works - from ancient playbooks (think the Ashwathama “trusted source” trick) to modern hybrid warfare that floods your feeds with deepfakes, doctored “victory” clips, and weaponized WhatsApp/Telegram forwards. Using the Pahalgam attack aftermath as a case study, they trace how scammers piggyback on national emotion with fake relief funds, bogus recruitments, and malware-laced links disguised as breaking news. You’ll hear how a deepfake of a “finance minister” went viral, why platforms struggle to keep up, what PIB/fact-checkers can and can’t do, and the simple habits that actually stop the spread—verify the source and date, reverse-search visuals, don’t click unknown links, and prebunk (prime your family’s BS detector) before you ever need to debunk. If you care about truth, safety, or just not getting played, this episode is your quick, practical guide to spotting and stopping disinformation—share it with that one friend who forwards everything.

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The world wild web of cyber scams is highly sophisticated, hyper-personalised and everywhere! So how to go about life now? Since, let's face it, cyber scams are here to stay & evolve. Man Vs Scam is your no-frills, unfiltered podcast on cyber scams in India and guide for individuals to navigate this maze. We discuss scams that made the news, scams under the radar, recovery operations, and safety measures and encourage victims sharing stories and talk about coping techniques.

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