Read it. Yes, weaponized disinformation and reducing the enemy to a state of confusion and distrust is classic Lenin. I've also noted how Trump and Trumpites have appropriated the narrative of fake news, as they previously appropriated narratives of patriotism.

I don't have even a glimmer of an answer to this; I hope people smarter than I am can come up with something. There's not a lot individuals can do against the power of a full-on state actor.