Digital Forensic Center

In Focus

Botun: Between Facts and Manipulation

22.12.2025.

The project for the construction of a wastewater treatment plant in Botun has evolved from an infrastructural and environmental issue...

Infrastructure of Russian Influence in the Western Balkans

02.12.2025.

Russian hybrid operations in Eastern and Southeastern Europe have entered a more aggressive phase, targeting states that are at different...

When disinformation shapes reality: Media and political echoes of the Zabjelo incident

31.10.2025.

The Zabjelo incident triggered a wave of protests framed as citizens’ defense actions. However, the background of these gatherings was...

Analysis Hybrid Threats Narrative

Summary of the round table on Serbian influence in the Western Balkans

06.10.2025.

The Digital Forensic Center of the Atlantic Council of Montenegro, in cooperation with AMO (Association for International Affairs, Prague), has...

Building the “Serbian World”: Serbia’s Impact on Security and Stability in the Western Balkans

05.09.2025.

The Digital Forensic Center of the Atlantic Council of Montenegro, in cooperation with AMO (Association for International Affairs, Prague), is...

Ideological Colonization Under the Guise of European Integration

09.07.2025.

The contemporary political discourse in Montenegro, as well as in the broader Western Balkans region, is increasingly difficult to interpret...

How to Spot Manipulation?

Check the Source

Click away from the story to investigate the site.

Check the Date

Reposting old news stories doesn't mean they’re relevant to the current events.

Supporting Sources

Check whether the links provided support the story.

Is it Authentic?

Use Google reverse image search to check original photo source.

Check the Author

Do a quick search on the author? Is he/she credible?

Is it a Joke?

Maybe it’s a satire. Research the author and website to find out.

Personal Bias

Consider if your own beliefs could affect your judgement.

Check the Mainstream Media

Or other fact-checking websites.

Publications

Serbian world - Borrowed concept

DFC REPORT - Between Integration and Destabilization