Instilling best practices for combating fake information in cyber spaces: A Cyber literacy Perspective

When information was scarce and not so readily accessible we find information in books, in newspapers, and on the news. But in the cyber age, everyone can find any information they need and the cyber space made this process more easier. Due to the user friendly feature of certain cyberspace platforms people create information easily and shares it. Most of the platforms don‘t have proper evaluating process. Since there is no evaluation for newly created and shared information the responsibility of validating the information falls to the reader. Thus in this world where information is abundant and easy to create and share, finding information is not a challenge. The challenge is in finding good information. Hence everyone must learn how to determine information that we are accessing is reputable. Fighting against fake information focuses on applying critical thinking skills in digital environments it also helps people to avoid information overload. This paper discusses about fake information on cyber spaces and what precautions that to be taken while consuming information on cyber spaces.