Mastering Source Verification: Uncovering Digital Footprints
Mastering Source Verification: Uncovering Digital Footprints
Overview
In this crucial session, you'll delve deep into the essential methodologies and tools for rigorously verifying the origins and digital footprint of eyewitness media sources. Learn to move beyond surface-level checks and analyse the digital trails left by individuals and websites.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the importance of robust source verification in the age of disinformation.
- Master techniques for in-depth analysis of social media profiles.
- Learn to effectively examine website metadata and online histories.
- Identify potential biases and assess the credibility of online sources.
Activities:
- Social Media Source Analysis Lab (abridged): Participants will analyse provided social media profiles using key OSINT techniques to identify inconsistencies and potential indicators of inauthenticity (focused on 2-3 core elements).
- Website & Domain Investigation (abridged): Hands-on exercises using accessible tools to examine website registration details and historical snapshots (focused on 1-2 key tools).