The latest viral fake news concerning the emerging young computer science star, Zara Dar, claiming she has quit her PhD to produce OnlyFans, underlines all the risks associated with news driven by clickbait headlines and fake stories. Notwithstanding her achievements in AI and programming, among other significant contributions to technology, this young scientist was wrongly identified as creating adult content when fact-checking outlets debunked all such claims. Zara took this opportunity to redirect attention toward her work on STEM education and critical thinking while emphasizing the importance of checking online information. The whole affair serves to remind one about the necessity of digital literacy in the world of misinformation.