While OSINT work and open data research are often considered technical, they really don’t have to be. In this article, we wanted to take readers through our top pick of Social Links open-source intelligence methods that anyone can – and should – try to revolutionize investigation processes, delivering highly successful results...
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. 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 or security departments, open-source...
It’s a facet of the digital age, an exponentially expanding market, and an essential discipline spanning various sectors, but what exactly is OSINT? Answering this seemingly simple question is not actually that straightforward. And with a lot of people having different questions concerning the topic, we wanted to devote...
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,...
