Cyberbullying and Disinformation: The Overlap Explored Cyberbullying and disinformation are two distinct online harms that are increasingly intertwined, creating a toxic digital environment. While seemingly separate issues, their convergence amplifies negative consequences for individuals and society as a whole. This article explores the overlapping nature of cyberbullying and disinformation and discusses the implications of this growing trend. Keyword Optimization: Cyberbullying, disinformation, online harassment, digital safety, fake news, online abuse, social media, internet safety, cybercrime, misinformation How Disinformation Fuels Cyberbullying Disinformation, the deliberate spread of false or misleading information, can serve as a powerful weapon in cyberbullying. False rumors, manipulated images,…

Hyogo Police Chief Takes Unprecedented Step to Combat False Information Following Ex-Assembly Member’s Death KOBE, JAPAN – In an extraordinary move, Hyogo Prefectural Police Chief Toshiyuki Murai has publicly refuted false information circulating on social media regarding the death of former assembly member Hideaki Takeuchi. This unusual step, taken during a prefectural assembly session and reinforced through an official social media post, underscores the severity of the misinformation and its potential impact on public trust and the prefecture’s social fabric. Murai’s actions represent a significant departure from typical police protocol, which generally avoids commenting on specific cases or investigations. However,…