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# OSINT for Journalism
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Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is a technique of gathering information from publicly available sources and is used for various purposes, including journalism. For a journalist, OSINT can be a very useful tool to gather accurate and relevant data.
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1. News and Social Media Sources
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- Online News Monitor trusted news sites and alternative news platforms for the latest information and context.
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- Social Media Use platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to find up-to-date information, public views and direct sources.
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2. Government and Institutional Websites
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- Official Government Sites Access public data, annual reports and statistics from government websites.
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- Reports and Publications Search for reports from research institutes, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
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3. Verification and Validation
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- Reverse Image Search Use tools like Google Images or TinEye to verify the authenticity of images and find the original source.
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- Cross-Referencing Verify information by comparing multiple independent sources to ensure accuracy.
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- Check Sources Cross-reference information from multiple reputable sources to confirm its validity.
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- Authenticate Media Use reverse image search and metadata analysis to verify the origin and context of images and videos.
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- Fact-Check Statements Compare statements and claims against publicly available records and data.
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4. Monitoring and Alerts
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- Google Alerts Set alerts for specific search terms to get notified about the latest news or articles.
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- RSS Feeds Follow the news feed to keep up to date with the latest news.
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5. Context
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Providing context is crucial for any investigative story. OSINT allows journalists to gather comprehensive background information that enriches the narrative:
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- Historical Data Access archives and historical records to understand the background and evolution of a story.
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- Geographical Information Use mapping tools to visualize locations and spatial relationships.
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- Social Context Analyze social media trends and public sentiment to gauge the broader impact of the story.
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6. SOCMINT
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Social media platforms are gold mines for OSINT. Here’s how to tap into them:
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- Profiles and Posts Analyze profiles, posts, comments, and interactions.
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- Hashtags and Keywords Track relevant hashtags and keywords.
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- Geotagging Utilize geotagged posts to gather location-specific information.
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- Archived Data Use tools like the Wayback Machine to access deleted or altered content.
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# Tools
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1. Search Engines: Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo
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2. Social Media Analysis: TweetDeck, Crowdtangle, Social Bearing
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3. Image Verification: Google Reverse Image Search, TinEye
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4. Public Records: Pipl, Spokeo, LexisNexis
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5. Mapping and Geolocation: Google Earth, OpenStreetMap, Geofeedia
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6. Check on readme Jieyab repo
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Reff
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- https://osintteam.blog/osint-for-investigative-journalism-49cca089862c |