Disinformation & Media Verification OSINT Tools
Verify the authenticity of viral images, videos and articles. These fact-checking OSINT tools help journalists, researchers and citizens detect deepfakes, manipulated content and coordinated disinformation campaigns.
21 tools · Version française
- DeepFake-Detectalso written Deep Fake-Detect, DeepFake DetectOpen-source deepfake detection project built with PyTorch and ResNet18 for classifying manipulated media.free
- DeepfakeBenchalso written Deepfake BenchBenchmark framework for deepfake detection with multiple datasets and standardized evaluation pipelines.free
- DeepfakeDetectoralso written Deepfake DetectorOpen-source deepfake detector with EfficientNet-based models and a web-facing analysis workflow.free
- DeepSafealso written Deep SafeContainerized deepfake detection suite combining multiple models with both web and extension interfaces.free
- Duke Reporters' LabDuke University journalism lab tracking global fact-checking initiatives, tools, and ecosystem trends.free
- EU DisinfoLabalso written EU Disinfo LabEuropean NGO publishing investigations, methodologies and a searchable resource hub on disinformation.free
- FaceForensics++also written Face Forensics++Academic deepfake forensics dataset with manipulated video samples, masks, and aligned benchmarks.free
- FotoForensicsalso written Foto ForensicsImage forensics platform with error level analysis and metadata-oriented integrity checks.free
- HoaxyVisualization platform for tracking how claims and fact-checking spread through social media networks.free
- ImgOpsalso written Img OpsMeta-search utility that routes an image to multiple reverse search and forensic services.free
- Intel FakeCatcheralso written Intel Fake Catcher, IntelFakeCatcherReal-time deepfake detection from Intel analyzing subtle blood-flow signals (rPPG) in video pixels rather than surface artifacts, achieving 96% detection accuracy. Available for enterprise and research licensing.paid
- InVID-WeVerify Verification Pluginalso written In VID-We Verify Verification Plugin, InVID WeVerify Verification PluginJournalist-focused browser plugin for media verification, reverse image search, metadata checks, and video keyframe analysis.free
- Open Measuresalso written OpenMeasuresResearch platform searching fringe and alternative social platforms for coordinated narratives.freemium
- PolitiFactalso written Politi FactFact-checking publication that rates political claims and documents supporting evidence.free
- SciCheckalso written Sci CheckFactCheck.org section dedicated to scientific and health misinformation analysis.free
- Sensity AIEnterprise-grade deepfake detection platform with 95–98% accuracy across images, video, and audio. Uses a multilayer engine checking visual artifacts, acoustic patterns, and metadata. Produces court-admissible forensic reports.paid
- SnopesLong-running debunking site covering rumors, hoaxes, and viral misinformation claims.free
- Stop Fake ToolsUkrainian anti-disinformation initiative publishing fact-checks, analysis, and media literacy resources.free
- TinEye Reverse Image Searchalso written Tin Eye Reverse Image SearchReverse image search engine that finds where an image appears online and identifies modified versions.freemium
- TruthScan Deepfake Detectoralso written Truth Scan Deepfake DetectorCloud-based deepfake detection platform offering forensic analysis for manipulated video and audio.freemium
- Verification Handbookalso written VerificationHandbookReference handbook for journalists covering verification methodologies for digital investigations.free
Frequently asked
- How to verify if an image is fake?
- Use Google Reverse Image Search, TinEye for origin, InVID/WeVerify for videos, and FotoForensics for pixel analysis. Also check EXIF metadata.
- How to detect a deepfake video?
- Tools like Hive Moderation, Deepware Scanner or Intel's FakeCatcher analyze micro-movements, pixel consistency and typical AI-generated video artifacts.