CATHERINE BARNWELL reveals how open source tools help journalists uncover the truth when official information is restricted

Published: 07:38, 18 April 2026 | Updated: 07:38, 18 April 2026 When access to information is restricted, journalists increasingly turn to open source intelligence to understand what’s really happening on the ground. By analysing social media content, satellite imagery, and public records, reporters are able to verify facts and reconstruct events even when official information is blocked.   Watch the video above to find out more. No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.