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Investigating Disinformation & Fake News with OSINT

Investigating Disinformation & Fake News with OSINT

Paperback

Series: The Osint Analyst Series: Intelligence Techniques for the Digital Age, Book 10

Computer Security

ISBN13: 9798280958012
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 22 2025
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.82
Height: 0.74 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Uncover the truth behind online misinformation, propaganda, and fake news with Investigating Disinformation & Fake News with OSINT, the tenth book in The OSINT Analyst Series: Intelligence Techniques for the Digital Age. In an era of digital deception, open-source intelligence (OSINT) is a powerful tool for verifying information, debunking false narratives, and identifying disinformation campaigns. This book equips investigators, journalists, and analysts with the skills to detect, analyze, and combat fake news effectively.

What You'll Learn

  • Disinformation vs. Misinformation: Understand the key differences and how they impact media, politics, and cybersecurity.
  • OSINT Techniques for Fact-Checking: Learn how to verify images, videos, and online claims using digital forensics and open-source tools.
  • Fake News Detection Strategies: Identify patterns of deception, manipulated content, and deepfake media.
  • Social Media & Bot Analysis: Track automated accounts, troll farms, and coordinated influence campaigns.
  • Geolocation & Metadata Verification: Use reverse image search, EXIF analysis, and mapping tools to validate content origins.
  • Psychological & Political Manipulation Tactics: Investigate how bad actors exploit public perception through false narratives.
  • Dark Web & Hidden Networks of Disinformation: Explore underground forums and cyber threat intelligence sources for tracking fake news operators.
  • Ethical & Legal Aspects of Disinformation Investigations: Conduct responsible fact-checking while navigating legal and ethical concerns.

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