A photo shared when out with friends can easily reach thousands—if not millions—of people online. With our world becoming increasingly interconnected, the content we publish gives a vivid portrayal of our lives. This has changed how society fundamentally functions—some might argue for the worse, but that would...
If you've been on Twitter or newsfeeds lately, you've probably heard of ChatGPT. This talkative chatbot created by OpenAI has taken the internet by storm and sparked countless debates about the future of various professions. While some believe that AI is a sign of impending job losses in creative fields,...
Whether it’s virtual assistants, personalized shopping, chatbots, content recommendations, or any number of other preemptive operations, you can scarcely use your smartphone without invoking some kind of AI algorithm. While the omnipresence of machine learning is a testament to its power and utility, the term has not been without...
💡Want to download OSINT trends for 2023 in high resolution? Enjoy the graphic version of our trends list, with concise descriptions of each and a layout that’s super easy on the eye. To get your very own PDF copy, simply fill out our short contact form and we’ll...
The OSINT landscape never sits still. But with so many developments afoot it’s not always easy to have a clear picture of how, where, and why open-source intelligence is proving itself invaluable. So, we’ve been busy putting together a series of whitepapers to help everyone who’s interested...
We wanted to start the New Year with a piece for anyone who has resolved to sink their teeth into the OSINT sphere in 2023. So, welcome to our pick of the 6 best Social Links articles for getting up to speed with the open-source intelligence sphere! Here, we’ll...
It seems there’s never a dull moment in the world of cyber security and OSINT, and 2022 has been no exception. Throughout the year, we’ve been collecting the most important stories that touch upon the sphere of data security and analysis, and sharing them in our monthly digest....
Cyber security news has really ramped up as we approach the New Year. While the FTX story has understandably drawn a lot of attention, there have been plenty of other recent developments in the sphere. In our final digest of 2022, we give our slant on the elephant in the...
Looking back over 2022, we realised we’ve put on a great variety of webinars addressing many aspects of OSINT. The goal of these sessions has always been to bring as much practical value as we can to investigations and other analysis work, to show how our tools can be...
We recently published a guide [https://blog.sociallinks.io/top-7-social-links-methods-to-transform-any-investigation/] to some of the most essential SL Professional methods every investigator should be taking advantage of. However, essential though these search queries are, the solution has much more to offer, and if you get set in your ways, it may...
It’s broadly understood to be the murky underbelly of the internet, yet despite the Dark Web’s infamy, it is perhaps not fully understood by the public at large. While not necessarily illegal in itself, this clandestine domain is nonetheless an undeniable hotbed of illicit activity – a trait which...
While OSINT work is often considered technical, it really doesn’t have to be. We’ve devoted a lot of time to developing search methods that are easy to use yet can totally revolutionize investigation processes, delivering highly successful results on a regular basis. SL Professional is packed with tried-and-tested...
With digital technologies becoming more advanced and integrated every year, the battle between cybercrime and law enforcement has never been so convoluted. While new technologies are becoming more effective in tracing crime and identifying culprits, innovative crooks are developing ever more ingenious ways to siphon funds away illegally. Yet at...
In 2021, the average business experienced a ransomware attack every 11 seconds [https://cybersecurityventures.com/global-ransomware-damage-costs-predicted-to-reach-20-billion-usd-by-2021/] . With ransomware packages being sold on Dark-Web markets, and cybercriminals pulling out all the stops, firms without a defense mechanism are leaving themselves open to a plethora of breaches. For any organization with legal...
The digital sphere is evolving dramatically from day to day, to the extent that every month we can see historic shifts that are liable to affect us all as we march towards greater integration with the online realm. In this month’s news round-up we discuss how disinformation is disrupting...
A photo shared when out with friends can easily reach thousands—if not millions—of people online. With our world becoming increasingly interconnected, the content we publish gives a vivid portrayal of our lives. This has changed how society fundamentally functions—some might argue for the worse, but that would...
If you've been on Twitter or newsfeeds lately, you've probably heard of ChatGPT. This talkative chatbot created by OpenAI has taken the internet by storm and sparked countless debates about the future of various professions. While some believe that AI is a sign of impending job losses in creative fields,...
Whether it’s virtual assistants, personalized shopping, chatbots, content recommendations, or any number of other preemptive operations, you can scarcely use your smartphone without invoking some kind of AI algorithm. While the omnipresence of machine learning is a testament to its power and utility, the term has not been without...
Digital money carries great user convenience, but for financial institutions presents a perpetual security issue. With bank details being sold in huge quantities on the Dark Web and innumerable social engineering scams doing the rounds, protecting banks and consumers against fraud is a serious challenge. At the same time, cryptocurrencies...
Every year, Social Links takes part in various conferences, exhibitions, and educational programs, at different locations all around the globe. We’re happy to count ourselves among the global OSINT and cybersecurity communities, which are continually evolving in an open and engaging atmosphere. These events are important to us as...
💡Want to download OSINT trends for 2023 in high resolution? Enjoy the graphic version of our trends list, with concise descriptions of each and a layout that’s super easy on the eye. To get your very own PDF copy, simply fill out our short contact form and we’ll...
