## 2.1 Definitions

Disinformation is misleading or incorrect information that is created and deliberately distributed, with, for example, the aim of making money, influencing public opinion, or to discredite someone and tarnish their reputation.

Malinformation is correct but illegally obtained and/or privacy-sensitive information that is misused to vilify or intimidate a particular person or a certain group. By publishing, for example, privacy-sensitive information, suggestive information that is intended to polarize, or as a call to hatred and violence.

Misinformation is incorrect information that is shared without malicious intent. The information is often distributed by mistake, or because the distributor does not realize that the information is not correct.

Hoaxes are fake posts or warnings intended to dupe or trick others. These are often spectacular posts or warnings for computer viruses, and the post asks to forward it to as many people as possible. Whether something is a hoax or not can easily found on the internet, for example with a hoax-guide.

Satire, a humorous way to criticise, is not actually fake news, but a comical form of social criticism, with the aim of entertaining and making you think. Satire often pokes fun at current affairs. It can sometimes be perceived as provocative or hurtful. Satire includes, for example, the website The Onion, cabaret and cartoons.