👉 Denial engineering refers to the practice of intentionally creating or amplifying false information online to mislead, confuse, or manipulate public perception, often with the goal of discrediting individuals, organizations, or events. This tactic involves spreading fabricated content, such as fake news articles, manipulated images, or misleading videos, to create a false narrative that can damage reputations, influence opinions, or disrupt social and political processes. By leveraging social media algorithms and echo chambers, denial engineers can rapidly disseminate their fabricated stories to large audiences, making it difficult for accurate information to compete and for the truth to emerge. This form of cyber manipulation undermines trust in digital platforms and can have significant real-world consequences, including political polarization and social unrest.