Misinformation (noun)

1. False or inaccurate information that is spread deliberately or unintentionally.
2. Information that is intended to deceive or mislead.

Origin:

From mis- + information.

Examples:

1. The media spread misinformation about the election.
2. He was convicted of spreading misinformation about the government.
3. The company was criticized for providing misinformation in their advertising.
4. The internet is full of misinformation and it's hard to know what to believe.
5. The misinformation led many people to make a wrong decision.