# Common means of spreading rumors on the Internet Public figures are often the target of online rumors, and communicators usually use the following Internet methods： 1. **Taken out of context or tampered with content**: Intercept fragments of public figures' remarks, interpret them in the wrong context, or directly tamper with the content of their remarks 2. **In-depth forgery technology**: Use AI technology to synthesize false audio, video, or pictures to create false evidence that seems to be true 3. **Impersonate an official account or a "person familiar with the matter"**: Create an account similar to the official or claim to be an insider to increase the credibility of rumors 4. **Emotional titles and content**: Use emotional titles such as shock and anger to attract clicks and reduce the audience's critical thinking 5. **Cross-platform collaborative dissemination**: Publish on multiple social platforms at the same time, forming the illusion of "well-known" It is worth noting that the existence of these technical means reminds us of the need to verify information more carefully, especially content related to public figures.