About this episode

This episode discusses the concept of catfishing, where individuals create fake online identities for harmful purposes.

Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. The practice of crafting a fake online persona for malicious purposes. CyberWire Glossary link: ⁠https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/catfish⁠ Audio reference link: netbunny, 2013. Catfish - The Movie - Ending Scene [Movie Scene]. YouTube. URL ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR_NIN6zy0U

Topics covered

• online personas
• cybersecurity
• malicious intent
• internet culture
• identity theft

Keywords

• catfish
• online persona
• cybersecurity
• identity theft
• malicious purposes
• internet safety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: N2K Networks, CyberWire

Books & works: Catfish - The Movie - Ending Scene

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