It’s #SaferInternetDay, so we’ve put together some resources and training for staying safe from mis- and disinformation online. (1/8) #SID2020
First up: understanding the problem. First Draft’s @cward1e breaks down the different types of false content, the motivations behind them and how they get disseminated (2/8) firstdraftnews.org/latest/fake-ne…
Bots. From reading the news, they seem to be everywhere. But are we always talking about the same phenomenon? We put together a list of indicators to help anyone identify suspicious online activity (3/8) firstdraftnews.org/latest/how-to-…
Visuals are a potent source of mis- and disinformation, and they can be harder to spot than text. If you’re a journalist, have a look at our guide to responsibly covering edited images and videos (4/8) firstdraftnews.org/latest/how-jou…
We’ve compiled training materials on the importance of online safety for journalists, with a particular focus on the impact of vicarious trauma — and how to limit it (5/8) firstdraftnews.org/training/onlin…
Our essential guide to verifying online information also contains safety precautions you should take when investigating online content (6/8) firstdraftnews.org/latest/verifyi…
And finally, a handy acronym to always keep in mind when browsing social media: SHEEP (7/8) firstdraftnews.org/latest/think-s…
To dig even deeper, have a look at our website for more resources and training materials on how to recognise mis- and disinformation. Stay safe out there. #SaferInternetDay (8/8) firstdraftnews.org
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