Spreading false info & trying to down someone's reputation is also called a crime

Defamation" is the legal term used to describe the act of making false statements that harm someone's reputation. In some countries, it is a criminal offense to engage in defamatory behavior, while in others it may be considered a civil matter.

Therefore, a possible title for a piece on this topic could be "Defamation: The Legal Consequences of Spreading False Information and Harming Someone's Reputation".