Explore key concepts through concise explanations.
Misinformation
False or misleading information that can circulate whether or not the person sharing it intends to deceive. Check the source and evidence before passing it…
Phishing
A deceptive attempt to obtain passwords, payments, or other sensitive information by impersonating a trusted person or organization.
Cognitive load
The limits on how much information working memory can process at once. High information demands can make decisions harder.
Confirmation bias
The tendency to notice, seek, or remember information that supports existing beliefs more readily than information that challenges them.
Cognitive security
An approach focused on threats that affect how information is perceived and how decisions are made.
Social engineering
An attempt to get someone to take a particular action by exploiting trust or a sense of urgency.