Disinformation is purposely created false/misleading information that is meant to manipulate or harm people, places and institutions. It is created with malice or greed, typically in pursuit of political, social or financial agendas. One example is government-run... Read more

Misinformation is false/misleading information that is spread by those who genuinely believe it to be true, without malice or coordination. One example is average social media users sharing anti-vax conspiracy theories they believe are factual and correct.

Malinformation is real information that is spread deliberately and with malice, such as doxing or revealing personal, private information without consent.