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Fact-Check & OSINT Review #12

OSINT investigations, maritime and aviation tracking, and protecting against vicarious trauma

In the 12th edition of the SPOTLIGHT Fact-Check & OSINT Review, members of the European Broadcasting Union joined Maria Flannery of the Eurovision Social Newswire to learn about using marine and aviation tools in OSINT investigations, and how journalists can protect themselves from the effects of vicarious trauma.

Eoghan Sweeney provides a practical tutorial on leveraging Flightradar24, MarineTraffic, and satellite imagery to conduct powerful OSINT investigations, verify locations, and reconstruct timelines.

Hannah Storm tackles the hidden cost of reporting: vicarious trauma. Learn essential strategies to protect your mental health while handling difficult social news content.


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