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,...
The open-source intelligence industry is booming, and with that comes a load of great employment opportunities for folks of different specialisms and all levels of experience. Noticing that there was a real need for a platform to connect people and potential jobs, we decided to create one ourselves. We have...
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...
