Information disorder - Information disorder refers to the various ways in which

information can be manipulated, misrepresented, or misinterpreted, leading to confusion,

distrust, and harm to individuals and society as a whole. It encompasses a range of issues
such as misinformation, disinformation, mal-information, propaganda, fake news, and
conspiracy theories, among others.

There are three categories of Information Disorder: Misinformation, Disinformation,

and Mal-information.

1. Misinformation - refers to information that is false, but the person sharing or

disseminating it unknowingly perceives it as something true.

2. Disinformation - This refers to the deliberate spread of lies or fake information with the
intention of enticing or deceiving people.

3. Mal-information – refers to information that is based on reality but is used to inflict

harm

EXAMPLES:

1. Misinformation: In social media people keep sharing news or info to other people even
though the information provided has no trustworthy sources or research to support it.

2. disinformation : the act of spreading false information about something or a product

with the intention of reducing public trust in it, and ultimately causing the downfall of the
business or company that markets it.

3. Mal-information: The spreading of false images of a person or organization with the

intention of eliciting negative reactions from the public.