And so it is that the reputation of many innocent people in our society is forever tarnished for life by malicious rumour. It seems to be only appropriate if a malicious rumour does not result in the death of a victim, whether through a hate crime or suicide. Surviving malicious rumour isn’t just about battling misinformation. Sponsored | Article continues belowAnother major obstacle to curbing a malicious rumour is confirmation bias. Only through collective awareness and action can we hope to mitigate the dangers of malicious rumour in this Digital Age.