IT Forensics · OSINT
Verifying fake news using OSINT – Forensically examining claims using publicly available sources
False claims about a company or an individual can often be assessed by systematically cross-referencing them with reliable, publicly available sources.
In the context of existing reputation or crisis situations, we carry out a systematic assessment to determine whether a publicly made claim is supported by reliable sources.
Why LanCologne?
Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.
Our OSINT investigations are always carried out as a complementary component to existing IT forensic, legal or internal corporate enquiries. Every step of the investigation and every piece of digital evidence found is documented and, where technically possible, archived to ensure traceability even if the original online content is subsequently altered or deleted.
Our services
We research publicly available sources relating to a relevant claim and document the comparison with reliable reference sources in a manner that is forensically verifiable.
Typical areas of application
This is how fake news is verified
The claim in question is systematically cross-checked against reliable, publicly available reference sources; its origin, the channels through which it has been disseminated and any apparent contradictions are documented.
Why is the verification of fake news relevant from a forensic perspective?
A documented review of sources provides an important basis for a factual examination of a false claim.
Forensic documentation of the chain of distribution may also be relevant for legal proceedings under press law.
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Do you require a professional OSINT investigation into „Verifying fake news using OSINT"? LanCologne can assist you with the transparent, documented analysis of publicly available digital sources to complement your IT forensic, legal or internal corporate enquiries.
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