• Bot and spam detection tools are intended to identify automated accounts on social media platforms.
• Codes and standards stem from the creation of a set of principles or processes for the production, sharing, or consumption of information that members must commit and adhere to in return for some outward sign of membership that can be recognized by others.
• Credibility scoring tools attach a rating or grade to individual sources based on their accuracy, quality, or trustworthiness.
• Disinformation tracking tools study the flow and prevalence of disinformation, either tracking specific pieces of disinformation and their spread over time or measuring or reporting the level of fake or misleading news on a particular platform.
• Education and training tools are any courses, games, and activities aimed to combat disinformation by teaching individuals new skills or concepts.
• Verification tools aim to ascertain the accuracy of information and tools that work to authenticate photos, images, and other information.
• Whitelists create trusted lists of web addresses or websites to distinguish between trusted users or trusted sites and ones that might be fake or malicious.

• Exercise caution when taking action on emails, texts, and phone calls from unfamiliar sources. Often these messages impersonate legitimate entities or people we may know – reach out to the sender directly if you have doubts. 
• Use a free safe browsing extension like McAfee® WebAdvisor that integrates website reputation ratings that can help steer you away from illegitimate news sites. For Chrome users, WebAdvisor will even color-code links in your social media newsfeeds, so you’ll know which ones are safe to click. 
• Avoid websites with suspicious URLs or designs that look hastily put together. Check to make sure the site has a secure connection and starts with “https” rather than “http.” 
• Some identify theft protection services include social media monitoring to help make sure your accounts aren’t being used by bad actors to spread fake news. 
• Parental controls can keep tabs on kids’ screen time, helping limit their time on certain apps or sites that may be more vulnerable to proliferating misinformation. 
• Consider using a comprehensive security suite to ensure your devices and online accounts are protected. 

“It’s about understanding, not proving you’re right. Take time to understand and to listen to the answers. Help children with how to ask questions and learn more ― I think of it as helping children to be curious about what the other person is thinking and why.”- ROBIN GOODMAN, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND ART THERAPIST

“When children watch television or hear adults have conversations, they observe disagreements in action.”- REENA B. PATEL, LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND BOARD-CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST

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