.WORDS disinformation and false information are often used interchangeably. Yet there is actually a subtle difference in their significance. Disinformation is when inaccurate details is actually dispersed along with the intent to deceive, commonly as component of a co-ordinated campaign. Misinformation is actually when misleading information is by accident spread out, for example by repeating a rumour to a close friend or even reposting an unconfirmed claim on a social-media platform.