Fake News Related to the Coronavirus. Case Study
Fake News Related to the Coronavirus. Case Study
Author(s): Grzegorz UrbanekSubject(s): Security and defense
Published by: Wyższa Szkoła Bezpieczeństwa Publicznego i Indywidualnego “Apeiron” w Krakowie
Keywords: fake news;coronavirus;classification models;
Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to analyze fake news related to coronavirus and assign selected examples to the categories of fake news presented in the literature. Various types of fake news disseminated in the Internet in Polish language were analyzed. The study is preceded by a discussion on the origin, specificity, types, and available classifications of fake news obtained from the available literature. On the basis of the analysis, it can be concluded that many fake news items appeared in the media discussion on the threat of coronavirus, differing in terms of sources, form, and content. Their diversity is reflected in the numerousness of fake news categories, distinguished by the creators of the classifications of this phenomenon.
Journal: Security Dimensions. International and National Studies
- Issue Year: 2020
- Issue No: 34
- Page Range: 61-75
- Page Count: 15
- Language: English
