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Although disinformation is hardly a new phenomenon, the internet has enabled the ultimate battle for hearts and minds, and social media have turned this issue into one of the most critical challenges of our time. Nurtured by these technological advances, similarly to a virus, disinformation quickly spreads, mutates, and rises in new or adapted forms resulting in societal disease. Combined with an actual disease outbreak, like a pandemic, an excessive amount of information, including false and misleading information, turns into an infodemic. Fortunately, we possess a range of tools and resources to combat this dire issue.