Аннотация:The purpose of this research is to investigate the phenomenon of information warfare in the modern world and to determine its impact on society. The following methods are used in this article: analysis of different sources, structuring, comparative analysis. The main conclusions of this study are that information warfare is a serious weapon in the hands of people these days. We may not even notice it, but various structures and individuals are trying to manipulate our consciousness by influencing the information that people receive.