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Misinfo Monday: It’s Been Real (A Little Too Real)

Misinformation is a scourge across the internet, misleading us with news that appears real (but isn't) and facts that appear solid (but aren't). How do you prevent falling for it all? That's where our weekly series Misinfo Monday steps in. This week: the final edition of Misinformation Monday.

Misinfo Monday: Be Patient, Election Results Loading

This election year we may need to give it some time before the election results fully load to 100%.

Misinfo Monday: Terrifying Tales of Disinformation

Efforts to suppress votes with disinformation and propaganda aren’t new, even if the means of delivery are. To prepare you, we’re sharing stories from the past so you can familiarize yourself with the techniques of intimidation, dissuasion, and falsehoods.

Misinfo Monday: How to Report Election Misinformation

If you see something false on a social network, you can help by reporting it.

Facebook Groups Poses A Major Threat in This Election Season

Facebook Groups is more problematic than we thought. Here's why.

Misinfo Monday: Amplifying Crap, Even When Labeled “Crap,” Is Still Harmful

Sharing false information, even when it's clearly labeled as false, can be harmful. Here's why.

Misinfo Monday: When World Leaders Share Misinformation

— Misinfo Monday is a weekly series by Mozilla where we give you the tools, tips and tricks needed to cut the crap and find the truth. For more, check b…

Misinfo Monday: How Recommendation Algorithms Can Lead Us Astray

Misinformation is a scourge across the internet, misleading us with news that appears real (but isn't) and facts that appear solid (but aren't). How do you prevent falling for it all? That's where our weekly series Misinfo Monday steps in. This edition: how recommendation algorithms can suggest harmful information

Misinfo Monday: It's Time to Find The Facts.

Aren't sure if that viral story you just saw is real? Here are some free sites that do the fact-checking for you.

Misinfo Monday: Deepfakes and Other Trickery in Imagery

Misinformation is a scourge across the internet, misleading us with news that appears real (but isn't) and facts that appear solid (but aren't). How do you prevent falling for it all? That's where our weekly series Misinfo Monday steps in. This edition: how images online fool us.

Misinfo Monday: Disinformation is Crap

Is there a difference between misinformation and disinformation? Misinfo Monday is a weekly series by Mozilla where we give you the tools, tips and tricks needed to cut the crap and find the truth.

Misinfo Monday: How to Tell Fact From Crap in the Newsfeed

Misinformation is a scourge across the internet, misleading us with news that appears real (but isn't) and facts that appear solid (but aren't). How do you prevent falling for it all? That's where our weekly series Misinfo Monday steps in. This edition: how to distinguish between true news and false news in your social media feeds.