7 T Y P E S O F M I S - A N D D I S I N FO R M AT I O N
FA B R I C AT E D C O N T E N T
New content that is 100% false,
designed to decieve and do harm.
M A N I P U L AT E D C O N T E N T
When genuine information or
imagery is manipulated to decieve.
IMPOSTER CONTENT
When genuine sources are
impersonated.
FA L S E C O N T E X T
When genuine content is shared with
false contextual information.
MISLEADING CONTENT
Misleading use of information to
frame an issue or individual.
FA L S E C O N N E C T I O N
When headlines, visuals or
captions don’t support the content.
S A T I R E O R PA R O D Y
No intention to cause harm
but has potential to fool.
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INTRODUCTION
I N F O R M AT I O N D I S O R D E R
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HIGH HARM
LOW HARM