# Misinformation, disinformation and hoaxes: What’s the difference?

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/misinformation-disinformation-and-hoaxes-whats-the-difference/
- Published: 2021-04-25T10:00:56-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Infographic: There are several subcategories of misinformation and disinformation. Groundviews, CC BY-ND. Article by Michael J. O’Brien and Izzat Alsmadi. The Conversation – April 21, 2021. Sorting through the vast amount of information created and shared online is challenging, even for the experts. Just talking about this ever-shifting landscape is confusing, with terms like “misinformation,” “disinformation” and “hoax” getting mixed up with buzzwords like “fake news.” Misinformation is perhaps the most innocent of the terms – it’s misleading information created or shared without the intent to manipulate people. An example would be sharing a rumor that a celebrity died, before finding out it’s false. […] Click here to view original web page at theconversation.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki See Full Bio