Conspiracy theories bloom in times of uncertainty and foster distrust of medical authorities.

From an interview with an obscure Belgian doctor to apparent arson attacks in the UK, the conspiracy theory that 5G is somehow linked to the coronavirus pandemic has spread unlike any other

COVID-19 will change the world permanently and profoundly. A summary of various - often opposing - views about how the world might change.

Fighting the Virus with a Million Volts! Stay out of my zone, or face the Covinator.

Threat actors take advantage of the spread of COVID-19 for malicious campaigns. Goods and services related to the virus also appear in underground marketplaces and cybercriminal forums.

The recently discovered weaponized coronavirus map found to infect victims with a variant of the information-stealing AZORult malware has been sold online.

As the deadly virus spreads, people are making some pretty outrageous (and inaccurate) claims

To understand why people spread conspiracy theories about COVID-19 — like that the novel coronavirus was created in a lab — and how to debunk them, The Verge spoke with cognitive science researcher John Cook. 

Disinformation about the coronavirus is spreading as quickly as the virus, thanks to the usual players.

CNN readers ask sharp questions about coronavirus every day. We’re answering some of the most popular questions and busting myths with statistics and facts.

The truth about how you can catch coronavirus, who is most vulnerable and what you can do to avoid infection.

Contrary to what some may think, not everything on social media is rooted in fact.

Fitness blueprints: no-equipment visual workouts, fitness programs and challenges, training and running tips, recipes and nutrition advice.

I will survive with my toilet roll in quarantine! How long will you last?

Why take a selfie when you can take a maskie?

The world may soon pass “peak virus.” But true recovery will take years—and the ripple effects will be seismic. Parag Khanna and Karan Khemka forecast the aftershocks.

Scammers are using phishing emails to profit from the coronavirus outbreak. Learn how to help avoid getting scammed.

Concern over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has dominated global headlines. And now cybercriminals are using all tools at hand to take advantage of this concern to spread phishing and social engineering scams and misinformation. 

As countless coronavirus rumors circulate online, DW takes a look at some of history's biggest conspiracy theories during pandemics.

Russian media pushed the possibility that the lab was engineering the virus as part of a secret US bioweapons program.

To help you better understand what’s happening and cut through the confusion, here are some common myths.

As the coronavirus outbreak continues, a host of misconceptions and half-truths surround it. In this feature, we dispel 26 of these myths.

A rumour about Covid-19 has been spreading – that drinking water regularly and keeping your mouth moist can protect you. Here BBC Future examines the evidence.