There’s a common misconception that OSINT work encompasses eavesdropping into private communications, such as messages exchanged via WhatsApp or Instagram. The truth is that, while OSINT can be profoundly insightful, it is ultimately limited to publicly available data extracted from open sources, meaning that private conversations, including encrypted messages,...
At a time when our lives are becoming ever more integrated with the online realm, dating apps have become a new norm. And their stellar rise in popularity is hardly to be wondered at. After all, a lot of people simply don’t have large enough social circles—or a...
The verb “to google” has been a fixture of the English dictionary for some time now, highlighting just how synonymous the engine’s proprietary name is with the action of finding information online. And considering Google processes a staggering 5.9 million searches every minute, this linguistic status should come...
With 25% of daily internet searches involving adult content, it can’t be denied that online pornography makes up a major aspect of consumption across the internet. While a large proportion of the activities surrounding such content falls within the law, the sphere has also seen the rise of a...
Open-Source Intelligence has become an invaluable tool for countless professionals across a range of industries. Whether it’s law enforcement tracking criminal networks, cybersecurity experts hunting for network vulnerabilities, compliance teams performing due diligence, or companies protecting their brand, OSINT provides a versatile and accessible way to solve complex problems...
In a world of ceaseless—and at times ruthless—competition, individuals who wield influence in either political or commercial spheres are continually finding themselves in the firing line. When online smear campaigns, internal intrigues, or even plots of elimination are not mere abstractions, being a figure of eminence can be...
