๐ Cool, not only an unverified ๐ธ with shady claims can go viral, but so can a step-by-step #verification of the same ๐ธ.๐
Big ๐ for all the nice compliments I received.
This thread is a ๐ for my new followers. Welcome!
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Big ๐ for all the nice compliments I received.
This thread is a ๐ for my new followers. Welcome!
๐ค๐ค [1/19]
https://twitter.com/brechtcastel/status/1431612326759829513
In this ๐งต much MORE step-by-step #OSINT tips and tricks and the explanation WHY I write my #FactChecks as if you would do the research yourself. ๐๐๐ [2/19]
On this page ๐ you can read 100+ of my #FactChecks for ๐ง๐ช magazine @Knack.
They are all ๐ (not behind paywall). [3/19]
knack.be/nieuws/auteursโฆ
They are all ๐ (not behind paywall). [3/19]
knack.be/nieuws/auteursโฆ
@Knack The articles are in Dutch โน๏ธ, but Google Translate/DeepL/โฆ is your friend ๐ AND my investigations are very #visual, so even if you donโt understand everything youโll get some insight.
Iโll share a few of my favourite examples below. [4/19]
Iโll share a few of my favourite examples below. [4/19]
@Knack Was ๐ซ๐ท president Emmanuel Macron attacked in his car as seen in a TikTok-video? [5/19]
knack.be/nieuws/factcheโฆ
knack.be/nieuws/factcheโฆ
@Knack Do we see riots at anti-lockdown protests in ๐ช๐ธ in a video on Facebook? [6/19]
knack.be/nieuws/factcheโฆ
knack.be/nieuws/factcheโฆ
@Knack Do we see migrants arriving in the Canary Islands in this ๐น? [8/19]
knack.be/nieuws/factcheโฆ
knack.be/nieuws/factcheโฆ
@Knack Did a Flemish politician film himself in front of a warehouse containing 12 tons of cocaine? ๐
(Spoiler: yes, he did!) [9/19]
knack.be/nieuws/factcheโฆ
(Spoiler: yes, he did!) [9/19]
knack.be/nieuws/factcheโฆ
@Knack Do we see a patient go into allergic shock after vaccination in ๐ฆ๐ท? [10/19]
knack.be/nieuws/factcheโฆ
knack.be/nieuws/factcheโฆ
@Knack And last but not least: Do we see ๐ง๐ท nurses singing ๐ถ about "fake news" while revealing an empty hospital in full covid crisis? [11/19]
knack.be/nieuws/factcheโฆ
knack.be/nieuws/factcheโฆ
@Knack In all the examples above you see a step-by-step approach.
You can really - as a reader - join me in my quest. ๐ (Or thatโs my hope.) I show you HOW I did my investigation. ๐ต๏ธ
This approach is crucial in #FactChecking because of 3โฃ main reasons: [12/19]
You can really - as a reader - join me in my quest. ๐ (Or thatโs my hope.) I show you HOW I did my investigation. ๐ต๏ธ
This approach is crucial in #FactChecking because of 3โฃ main reasons: [12/19]
@Knack 1) #Credibility: like in science, #transparency is ๐๏ธ.
We donโt only show the proof (list of sources) but also show how we got them. #FactCheckers are no ๐งโโ๏ธ.
The question I always get: Who factchecks the #FactCheckers? Well, YOU! ๐ [13/19]
We donโt only show the proof (list of sources) but also show how we got them. #FactCheckers are no ๐งโโ๏ธ.
The question I always get: Who factchecks the #FactCheckers? Well, YOU! ๐ [13/19]
@Knack 2) Sharing #methodology, tips and tricks has an added value beyond a single case. โก๏ธ It helps you doing your own research.
More #OSINT-education means more people can check a ๐ธ or ๐น before sharing shady content.
We fight #desinfo together and benefit as a community. [14/19]
More #OSINT-education means more people can check a ๐ธ or ๐น before sharing shady content.
We fight #desinfo together and benefit as a community. [14/19]
@Knack Side note: #FactChecking is not always as complicated as it seems. Usually #debunking can be done by some basic Google search or only one Reverse Image Search!!! ๐ฆฅ
(Tip: add "factcheck" to your search and maybe youโll stumble upon work a #FactChecker has done for you.) [15/19]
(Tip: add "factcheck" to your search and maybe youโll stumble upon work a #FactChecker has done for you.) [15/19]
@Knack 3) Raising awareness on #privacy. Some people found my investigation on the American nurse โscaryโ... ๐ฑ
AND... actually IT IS!
Your digital footprint is everywhere and even 1โฃ picture can lead to doxing, phishing and other malicious behaviour. [16/19]
AND... actually IT IS!
Your digital footprint is everywhere and even 1โฃ picture can lead to doxing, phishing and other malicious behaviour. [16/19]
@Knack #OSINT is a powerful ๐ ๏ธ both in good and in bad hands
The irony in the case with the ๐บ๐ธ nurse is best summed up in this gorgeous tweet: [17/19]
The irony in the case with the ๐บ๐ธ nurse is best summed up in this gorgeous tweet: [17/19]
https://twitter.com/ChannyBakerskid/status/1432235855045857284
@Knack ๐๐๐ again for all RTโs and follow me (@brechtcastel) for upcoming investigations. ๐ช
Cheers! ๐ป [18/19]
Cheers! ๐ป [18/19]
@Knack Iโll end with a shout out to our great ๐ง๐ช #FactChecking-team @knack: @karineeckhout , @Lotte_Lambrecht , @s_vandenbroeck and @JanJagers! ๐
As an #OSINT-community we are strong in enforcing each other and thatโs ๐.
Keep #sharing tips and tricks, folks. [19/END]
As an #OSINT-community we are strong in enforcing each other and thatโs ๐.
Keep #sharing tips and tricks, folks. [19/END]
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