Translation

偽情報 / 意図的な虚偽情報

Meaning

Disinformation is deliberately false or misleading information spread to deceive, manipulate, or influence people. It is not just a mistake. The trap is confusing it with misinformation, which may be shared without intent to deceive.

Examples

• その偽アカウント群は選挙前に偽情報を広めました。
  The fake accounts spread disinformation before the election.
• 政府は医療制度をめぐる組織的な偽情報に警告しました。
  The government warned about organized disinformation about the health system.