Welcome to our July Digest! It’s a familiar adage that shrewd scammers are always one step ahead of the law. And it’s certainly true that criminals are constantly searching for ever more sophisticated methods and new technologies in their attempts to steal money and cover their tracks. For...
The rise of the internet as a force for communication, information and leisure has naturally seen a boost in its use regarding criminality. Those involved in illegal activities will use whatever sources they can find to continue operating unlawfully, and that’s the sad truth. Over the last few years,...
When OSINT began life in the 1940s, the ‘open data’ under scrutiny was limited to media such as newspapers and radio broadcasts. But in the advent of the internet – and social media in particular – the sheer variety and volume of information pouring into the public domain has been staggering. Yet,...
As its name suggests, open-source intelligence has its roots in interstate reconnaissance. Emerging during WWII, OSINT techniques were initially adopted for military intelligence by the US Office of Strategic Services (OSS) – now the CIA – in an attempt to discern enemy strategies and objectives through the detailed study of newspapers, magazines,...
Cybercriminals are having a field day with online bitcoin scams. And when every Tom, Dick, and Harry can be easily tempted by the easy money bitcoin promises, the situation seems unlikely to improve anytime soon. It’s easy to be wise in hindsight, and whenever a bitcoin scam goes up...
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There was once a time when cyber security felt like an exclusive issue – something that needed to be taken seriously by banks, governmental bodies, or companies handling sensitive data, but not a major concern for the average enterprise. However, with IBM listing cyber security failure as one of most formidable...
Welcome to our pick of this month’s OSINT-related stories! Being a fool in love has taken on a new meaning in the realm of online dating, where social engineering scams have gained a remarkable lease of life. Meanwhile, the soaring popularity of NFTs – tradeable units of blockchain data – has...
The landscape of open-source intelligence is so vast and varied that finding your way around it can be a little bewildering. But fret not! We’ve compiled our top recommendations across a range of formats to help you navigate and get the most out of this ever-shifting sphere. From blockchain...
Starting from February, every month we’ll be handpicking a unique selection of the most curious, important or thought-provoking news and trends across the world of infosec and OSINT. From the latest industry innovations and breaking global stories, to underground news items, surprising facts, and essential hacks – we'll be covering...
Although social media and messengers have revolutionized communication, the consequences have cut both ways. We’ve enjoyed unprecedented conveniences alongside more discomforting repercussions, as the same technologies have been turned to more nefarious purposes as well. But in an age of mass-digitization, criminal actors and organizations are leaving ever more...
OSINT technologies are already available that will enable corporations to gather information on their competitors. The developments will also have a significant impact on the business environment, forcing corporations to be more open and transparent about their activities and products. The opportunities to leverage OSINT are therefore already there. In...
Darknet, Dark web, Deep web – many have heard these terms, but not everyone knows their definitions and the difference between the Deep and Dark web. More importantly, few know whether it is illegal to go on the Dark web or not and how secure it is. What is the Darknet?...
The investigation by the Stanford Internet Observatory observing a combatting oppositional element campaign in social media was made using Social Links' technology
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Welcome to our July Digest! It’s a familiar adage that shrewd scammers are always one step ahead of the law. And it’s certainly true that criminals are constantly searching for ever more sophisticated methods and new technologies in their attempts to steal money and cover their tracks. For...
We’re stoked to be taking part in the upcoming Annual Conference for i2 Users organized by Social Links’ partner in Mexico: Cuatro Networks. The event will be held on August 3, at the Hotel Marquis Reforma, Mexico City. About the EventCuatro Networks i2 is an annual one-day summit, put...
The rise of the internet as a force for communication, information and leisure has naturally seen a boost in its use regarding criminality. Those involved in illegal activities will use whatever sources they can find to continue operating unlawfully, and that’s the sad truth. Over the last few years,...
It’s usually better to learn something through practice than in theory. And this is why we decided to devote our next webinar to one specific case, where we demonstrate how OSINT tools were crucial to the success of an investigation into international money laundering. Join us on Friday, 22...
In May Social Links put on a webinar devoted to the effectiveness of Steam as an OSINT resource. Well, we have a superb sequel lined up for you! Continuing the theme of open-source intelligence and the gaming sphere, our next webinar will focus on combating extremism on Discord. Join us...
As digitization spills into almost every nook of our everyday life, developers are hard at work, churning out AI algorithms on industrial levels to address any UX inconvenience you’d care to imagine. With reverse image searches and text analyses now at the fingertips of anyone with a smartphone, it...
