The phenomenon of people interacting with digital information and content in a false or distorted way due to the manipulation of digital content, such as fake news or digital modification of images. This phenomenon distorts a person’s true perception of events or facts. The spread of misinformation can lead to misperceptions, which affect a person’s mental health, causing anxiety, anger or excessive fear. A person may also become less able to critically evaluate digital information, which increases the impact of misinformation on their views and opinions.