In an era of widespread disinformation campaigns from bad actors and heightened threat alerts, it is important that learn how to identify trusted sources of information – disinformation stops with you!

See the infographic below that provides an overview of mis-, dis-, and malinformation and five ways in which individuals can help to stop the foreign influence operations: recognizing the risk, questioning the source, investigating the issue, thinking before you link, and talking to your circle.

One way to combat disinformation is to have trusted sources of information such as information found on .gov domains. Official government websites use .gov.  A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Infographics with more help on the 5 tips:

• Disinformation Stops With You
• Recognize the Risk
• Question the Source
• Investigate the Issue
• Think Before you Link
• Talk to Your Circle