Preface

摘要

We are living in unprecedented times. Humanity is working together to fight the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered our way of life and how we go about our daily routines. For many, kitchen and dining room tables have become the new office, classroom, or social meeting place. Virtual is the new reality, and while it allows many of us to continue to work, learn and socialize safely, it comes with its own unique set of challenges and dangers. As we transition to using more online platforms, scammers, hackers and other cybercriminals are finding new ways to target people. With social distancing as the new norm, socialization has turned even more digital than ever before. Unfortunately, cyber bullying is rampant and has been linked to a variety of negative effects, including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. In addition, according to Freedom House1, disinformation campaigns have been on the rise since March 2020. Cooordinated and covert attempts by China-linked actors to manipulate information, particularly regarding COVID-19, have been detected in many countries, including the United States, Argentina, Serbia, Italy, and Taiwan, with the relevant content often delivered in local languages. Our workshop tries to address these challenges.