Fake news as a disinformation tool

Abstract

Fake news has been present in human life since ancient times. However, the development of technology and globalization have led to an increase in the extent of its spread. The mass media led to distortions, over-interpretation and spreading irregularities on a specific topic. This is how disinformation began to spread, and it is carried out using various methods and is generally referred to as fake news. The aim of the article is to show how important a role fake news plays in the modern world and how it is used for manipulation purposes. Distorted information can create anxiety in an individual or a group and thus destabilize security. Mass access to social media and the Internet leads to an increased amount of various, erroneous, deliberately manipulated information, which may have a negative impact on our perception of reality and, consequently, on our safety