This article explores information terrorism as a critical threat in the context of modern society, with a particular focus on its impact on youth consciousness. It examines how manipulative content spread through information and communication technologies negatively affects young people's values, spiritual stability, and social identity. The study emphasizes the importance of countering such threats through a combination of international scientific approaches and national moral-ethical strategies. The article proposes strengthening ideological immunity among youth by developing critical thinking, information literacy, and cultural identity. The research highlights that information security should be considered not only a technical challenge but also a philosophical and moral issue.  

Dezinformation, spiritual resilience, digital communication

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