September 10, 2025Social SciencesOpen Access

Fake News: Offensive or Defensive Weapon in Information Warfare

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Cross-sectional study highlights the prevalence of fake news and manipulation among respondents, suggesting implications for media literacy.

Approximately 77.8% of participants deemed fake news important in Romania, highlighting its societal impact.
The study revealed that 72.4% of respondents exhibit a lack of trust in mass media, suggesting a crisis in media credibility.
Although 98.2% of participants can identify false information, 78.5% still admit to being sometimes misled, showcasing a disconnect in awareness.
Main sources of disinformation were identified as the internet, with an almost equal division of solutions proposed among respondents.

Moldovan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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September 10, 2025Social SciencesOpen Access

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Cross-sectional study highlights the prevalence of fake news and manipulation among respondents, suggesting implications for media literacy.

Approximately 77.8% of participants deemed fake news important in Romania, highlighting its societal impact.
The study revealed that 72.4% of respondents exhibit a lack of trust in mass media, suggesting a crisis in media credibility.
Although 98.2% of participants can identify false information, 78.5% still admit to being sometimes misled, showcasing a disconnect in awareness.
Main sources of disinformation were identified as the internet, with an almost equal division of solutions proposed among respondents.

Moldovan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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