In today's digital landscape, anonymization is the threat actor’s cloak when carrying out illicit activities. For law enforcement agencies and cyber threat intelligence professionals alike, uncovering the real identities behind pseudonyms has become vital. But while many masks may seem airtight, with the right techniques, chinks can...
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) has become a core pillar of modern investigations. Yet the success of a given case depends not only on the analyst’s skill but also on the strength and synergy of their tools. If the internet is an ocean of data, the right OSINT toolkit is the...
As we navigate the shifting threat landscape of late 2024 and 2025, characterized by generative artificial intelligence, a splintering digital commons, and the blurring of online and physical risks, the role of Open-Source Intelligence is not just growing—it is transforming into the primary sensor for understanding our world. This...
It has a notorious reputation to be sure. Yet the common perception of the Dark Web purely as an arena for nefarious enterprise overlooks the double-edge nature of the beast. While its mix of anonymity and obfuscation does indeed make it a haven for fraudsters peddling fentanyl, stolen creds, and...
Imagine throwing a handful of glitter at a party. Days later you’ll still find specks on your clothes, your sofa, maybe even your dog. Every click, post, like, purchase, and late-night Google search is the internet equivalent of that glitter—tiny, persistent markers that stick around long after the...
Relationships are currency. The way people, organizations, and ideas link together shapes how information spreads, how influence takes hold, and how communities form. Social Network Analysis is the field that maps and measures these relationships, shifting the view from isolated individuals to webs of interconnected nodes. Applied to digital life—...
