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Cyberpedia has announced an upgrade to its search engine application aimed at supporting efforts to detect and address misinformation and disinformation online.

According to the organisation, the platform is designed to help users, including individuals, journalists, institutions, and government agencies, verify claims, assess online content, and request the removal of harmful material.

Cyberpedia said its system allows users to run instant checks on claims, names, organisations, and URLs by comparing them against a wide range of data sources such as domain records, litigation databases, sanction lists, and cyber-threat intelligence feeds.

The platform also generates reports that point out inaccurate claims, manipulated media, and coordinated disinformation patterns. 

In cases where content violates regulations or platform rules, Cyberpedia facilitates requests for takedown through its collaborations with search engines, social media platforms, and hosting services.

Cyberpedia is affiliated with international digital governance bodies and operates under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation.

The organisation highlighted the real-world consequences of misinformation, citing examples, saying, “The 2016 “Pizzagate” incident in the United States, where a false online conspiracy led an armed individual to enter a restaurant.

“The spread of misleading health claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, which contributed to widespread confusion and avoidable deaths.

“Election-related misinformation linked to violence in countries including Myanmar, India, Brazil, and the United States.

“Stock market disruptions triggered by viral false headlines, resulting in significant financial losses.

“Fake news is not harmless gossip — it has serious consequences for societies and institutions,” Dr. Abiodun Sowemimo, President and Chairperson of Cyberpedia Internet Governance,” said.

Cyberpedia noted that the increasing sophistication of disinformation campaigns has made faster verification and content accountability more important. 

The platform’s latest features combine artificial intelligence, regulatory compliance, and direct communication pathways with hosting platforms.

He said the company’s application is available for use by individuals, media organisations, companies, and government bodies.

Cyberpedia Internet Governance, Africa’s leading Artificial Intelligence, Data and Cybersecurity corporation and the continent’s largest AI-powered real-time due diligence search engine, has been officially admitted as an organizational member of the Internet Society (ISOC), placing it among global technology giants including Google, Meta, LinkedIn, Cisco, Cloudflare, Mozilla, Amazon, Comcast and Verisign.

With a core mission of safeguarding data and cybersecurity for accountability, compliance and verification, Cyberpedia delivers comprehensive risk assessment and due diligence services for individuals, companies and institutions. 

Its advanced AI-powered systems conduct real-time background checks, remove malicious or harmful search results, eliminate exposed private information, counter misinformation and disinformation, and support digital reputation and crisis management.

Cyberpedia also operates a centralized data archive search engine and provides aggregated cyber feeds, domain, IP and DNS intelligence to enhance transparency and security across the internet. 

These capabilities boost the performance of commercial security platforms such as SIEM, SOAR, TIP and ASM for threat detection and response, third-party risk management, identity access management and other cybersecurity processes.

By securing ISOC membership, Cyberpedia now holds full organizational rights, including participation and voting in elections for the Internet Society’s Board of Trustees and the Organization Members Advisory Council (OMAC), as provided in ISOC’s Amended and Restated Bylaws. 

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The company will contribute actively to shaping ISOC’s global priorities, strategic direction and policy agenda while advancing the Society’s mission of promoting an open, secure and enriching internet for all.

Through this partnership, Cyberpedia gains the ability to: Contest and serve as Co-Chair of OMAC; exercise weighted voting rights in ISOC Board of Trustees elections; advocate globally for data privacy, digital rights, responsible internet governance and the fight against misinformation and disinformation

The milestone followed Cyberpedia’s recent recognition as a distinguished member of the World Economic Forum New Champions community for 2025, an honour presented at the Forum’s headquarters in Geneva for its innovative contributions to AI, data protection and cybersecurity.

Cyberpedia’s expertise spans artificial intelligence through its powerful due diligence and data aggregation search engine; data protection as a licensed compliance organization with NDPR Audit Certification in 2023; cybersecurity through intelligence that counters advanced persistent threats, cybercrime, phishing, fraud and domain abuse; and internet governance through domain, IP and DNS intelligence. 

Its clients include law enforcement agencies, managed security service providers, security operations centres, embassies, Fortune 1000 companies and SMBs.

President and Chairperson of Cyberpedia Internet Governance, Abiodun Sowemimo, described the membership as a landmark achievement for Africa’s digital future. 

He said, “Joining the Internet Society as an official organizational member is a proud moment for Africa’s digital ecosystem. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s leading technology companies, Cyberpedia will amplify African voices in global internet policy, champion stronger data protection frameworks and help ensure the Internet remains open, secure and beneficial for all. 

“This follows our recent honour at the World Economic Forum in Geneva, further solidifying our commitment to ethical innovation and international collaboration. Cyberpedia Internet Governance brings critical expertise in AI, data protection and cybersecurity at a pivotal time for Africa’s digital growth.”

Licensed by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Cyberpedia continues to lead compliance, risk mitigation and ethical AI initiatives across the continent, offering AI-powered tools that scan and remove malicious search results, harmful social media posts or exposed personal information—an essential resource in the fight against misinformation and fake news.