While, at Social Links, we put a huge emphasis on making our product functionalities super user-friendly, we also understand that mastering the tools and techniques of a discipline such as OSINT is not always straightforward. In fact, it makes total sense to get first-hand training and learn things in a...
As the arteries and veins of major cities, public transport systems represent the main way that most people get around. At the same time, such cities are, of course, home to a range of petty and serious crime. As such, the teeming trains, buses, metros, and platforms that people use...
It’s a pillar of the modern intelligence cycle, taken very seriously by the national security departments of leading global powers, and is entering the mainstream in various ways. But what exactly is OSINT (open-source intelligence) in 2024? The truth is that open-source intelligence encompasses a lot, but don’t...
While it’s hard to deny the utility of open data in investigative work, how to make the most of it is not so obvious. Investigators can’t become seasoned data analysts overnight, and the effort required to process information can even be counterproductive. The place where investigative work meets...
That’s right, this is part 2 of open-source intelligence games (here is the first part if you missed it). But to recap, this two-part guide is all about learning OSINT in an entertaining way. After all, it turns out that many of the skills and techniques that make a...
When learning a new technical discipline, a major hurdle often lies in the terminology. Even if the underlying concepts aren’t that difficult to understand, the way they’re expressed can get in the way of comprehension. And OSINT, alas, does have its technical side, which can put off non-technical...
