CyberheistNews Vol 16 #02 When You Can't Believe Your Eyes: AI and the New Misinformation Playbook
KnowBe4, Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
When You Can't Believe Your Eyes: AI and the New Misinformation Playbook
In the early hours following reports of a U.S. military operation involving Venezuela, social media feeds were flooded with dramatic images and videos that appeared to show the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro.
Within minutes, AI-generated photos of Maduro being escorted by U.S. law enforcement, scenes of missiles striking Caracas and crowds celebrating in the streets racked up millions of views across various social media channels.
The problem? Much of this content was fabricated or misleading.