Mohamed El-Gendy Warns Social Media Fuels Disinformation, Calls Account Deletion an Illusion

Dr Mohamed El-Gendy, an international cybersecurity expert, has warned of the serious dangers posed by social media platforms in the modern era.

El-Gendy described the platforms as the most dangerous tools for spreading disinformation, placing their role in circulating misleading content at the centre of his warning.

He also characterised deleting accounts as an illusion, questioning the idea that account removal offers a meaningful answer to those dangers.

The brief remarks did not explain what he meant by that description or identify particular platforms. No specific measures for tackling the risks were outlined in the summary of his warning.