{"id":158791,"date":"2025-04-04T03:00:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T01:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/?p=158791"},"modified":"2025-04-03T10:35:53","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T08:35:53","slug":"6-tips-to-spot-and-stop-information-manipulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/en\/6-tips-to-spot-and-stop-information-manipulation\/","title":{"rendered":"6 tips to spot and stop information manipulation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"Theme-TextSize-xxsmall\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">Information manipulation can prevent people from making informed decisions by misleading them. <\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">New technologies allow<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>false or distorted content<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hIvaq1\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">to spread faster and on a larger scale than ever before. <\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>To stop<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-WZVxyB\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">its<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>harm, it is needed to learn how to recognise it. <\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>Factchecking\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">can help set the record straight. <\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>Empowering<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">citizens, independent fact-checkers and civil society is therefore essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Theme-Layer-BodyText-Heading-Large Theme-Title Theme-Title Theme-Layer-BodyText-Heading-Large Theme-Title Theme-TextSize-large h-align-left\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-xycmgH\"><strong>What is\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>information manipulation?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"Theme-TextSize-xxsmall\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">Information manipulation\u202fis a deliberate effort to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>mislead, create confusion and weaken trust in democracy and society, research and media. <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">This can create or increase\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hIvaq1\"><strong>tensions and destabilise communities.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pexels-photo-1262971.jpeg\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"Theme-Layer-BodyText-Heading-Large Theme-Title Theme-Title Theme-Layer-BodyText-Heading-Large Theme-Title Theme-TextSize-small h-align-left\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\"><strong>Six tips to\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>protect yourself<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\"><strong>\u00a0against manipulation<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"Theme-Layer-BodyText-Heading-Small Theme-SubTitle Theme-SubTitle Theme-TextSize-small\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-xycmgH\"><strong>1. Verify if the<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>source is credible:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"Theme-SubTitle Theme-TextSize-xxsmall\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">Anonymous social media accounts should be viewed with caution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW59711111 BCX0 Theme-TextSize-xxsmall\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">Some actors even impersonate credible sources. So-called<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>\u2018<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>doppelganger<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">operations use clones of legitimate websites to spread false claims.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW59711111 BCX0 Theme-TextSize-xxsmall\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">Watch out for unusual domain endings like<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>&#8216;.ltd&#8217;, &#8216;.online&#8217;, or &#8216;.foo&#8217;.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-xycmgH\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">They might signal a deceptive website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"Theme-Layer-BodyText-Heading-Small Theme-SubTitle Theme-SubTitle Theme-TextSize-small h-align-left\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-xycmgH\"><strong>2. Check the source\u2019s <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>track record:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"Theme-TextSize-xxsmall\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">The best way to determine a source\u2019s credibility is to<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-xycmgH\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>look at its history.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW213385230 BCX0 Theme-TextSize-xxsmall\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">If it doesn\u2019t have a clear track record, try to learn more about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW213385230 BCX0 Theme-TextSize-xxsmall\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">Trustworthy sources are<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-xycmgH\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>transparent about their team, mission and funding.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-xycmgH\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">If you cannot identify who is behind it, be cautious.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"Theme-Layer-BodyText-Heading-Small Theme-SubTitle Theme-SubTitle Theme-TextSize-small h-align-left\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-xycmgH\"><strong>3. Consider the<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>tone\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-xycmgH\"><strong>being used:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"Theme-TextSize-xxsmall\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">One of the techniques to manipulate information is to use\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>shocking or emotional language,<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-xycmgH\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">to create enemies and assign blame.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW141702427 BCX0 Theme-TextSize-xxsmall\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">If a source consistently uses such a tone and looks for scapegoats without credible proof, it might be trying to mislead you.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"Theme-Layer-BodyText--inner\">\n<h3 class=\"Theme-Layer-BodyText-Heading-Small Theme-SubTitle Theme-SubTitle Theme-TextSize-small h-align-left\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-xycmgH\"><strong>4. Look for <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>evidence:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"Theme-TextSize-xxsmall\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">Information manipulation actors often<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-xycmgH\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>\u2018cherry-pick\u2019 facts or mix truth with lies<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-xycmgH\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">to mislead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Theme-TextSize-xxsmall\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">Extraordinary claims need strong evidence. Always verify with reputable sources.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"Theme-Layer-BodyText--inner\">\n<h3 class=\"Theme-Layer-BodyText-Heading-Small Theme-SubTitle Theme-SubTitle Theme-TextSize-small h-align-left\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-xycmgH\"><strong>5. Check <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>multiple sources:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"Theme-TextSize-xxsmall\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">A quick<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-xycmgH\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\"><strong>web search can help verify a claim.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW77144067 BCX0 Theme-TextSize-xxsmall\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-hHUPtl\">Checking credible news outlets or fact-checking websites can provide context and clarity.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"Theme-Layer-BodyText--inner\">\n<h3 class=\"Theme-Layer-BodyText-Heading-Small Theme-SubTitle Theme-SubTitle Theme-TextSize-small h-align-left\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-xycmgH\">6. Think <\/span><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\">critically:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"Theme-Layer-BodyText--inner\">\n<p class=\"Theme-TextSize-xxsmall\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"Theme-ForegroundColorCustom-snKRfk\">Carefully assess the information before sharing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/stories\/6-tips\/\">European Commission<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Information manipulation can prevent people from making informed decisions by misleading them. New technologies allow\u00a0false or distorted content\u00a0to spread faster and on a larger scale than ever before. To stop\u00a0its\u00a0harm, it is needed to learn how to recognise it. Factchecking\u00a0can help set the record straight. 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