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Spotting the Signs: How Social Media and the Dark Web can Reveal Human Trafficking Activity

By ShadowDragon | January 13, 2025

By: Amanda Blake and David Cook From 2012 to 2022, human trafficking convictions doubled, according to the US Bureau of Justice Statistics. While this most likely indicates an increase in the effectiveness of law enforcement tactics rather than a surge in human trafficking activity, the fact that 1,912 persons were referred to US attorneys for […]

A Tragic Wake-Up Call for Businesses

By David Cook / December 9, 2024

Security is critical for businesses as executives face rising cyber and physical threats. Learn how robust measures, OSINT tools, and proactive strategies can mitigate risks, protect sensitive data, and ensure safety in a volatile landscape.

Why Use OSINT?

By ShadowDragon / December 4, 2024

Discover the power of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) in cybersecurity and intelligence operations. Learn how OSINT enhances threat detection, incident response, risk management, and compliance through cost-effective, real-time insights from publicly available data.

What Can You Do With OSINT?

By ShadowDragon / November 27, 2024

Discover the power of OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) for gathering and analyzing publicly available data to uncover insights. Learn how OSINT enhances cybersecurity, competitive intelligence, risk management, and more, helping organizations safeguard assets, mitigate threats, and make informed decisions.

Why is OSINT Important?

By ShadowDragon / November 20, 2024

Discover the importance of OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) in collecting and analyzing publicly available data for enhanced decision-making, risk management, and strategic advantages across industries like cybersecurity, law enforcement, and business intelligence.

How OSINT Works

By ShadowDragon / November 13, 2024

Open-source intelligence (OSINT) utilizes publicly available data to uncover actionable insights for threat detection, trend analysis, and decision-making. From social media monitoring to analyzing public records, OSINT supports cybersecurity, law enforcement, and competitive business strategies through structured data collection, analysis, and reporting.

What is OSINT?

By ShadowDragon / November 6, 2024

Discover the power of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), an essential tool that transforms publicly available data into actionable insights. Learn about its history, methodologies like web scraping and social media monitoring, and the ethical considerations that guide its responsible use.

Take a Lesson From James Bond – We Need More Due Diligence in BioTech

By David Cook / October 29, 2024

Biotechnology’s rapid growth brings both innovation and risks, highlighting the need for due diligence in supply chains to prevent the exploitation of genetic data and the development of tailored bioweapons.

Navigating Election Monitoring: Insights on Security, Disinformation, and Social Media Trends

By ShadowDragon / October 17, 2024

ShadowDragon’s latest podcast explores election monitoring challenges, including misinformation, security threats, and social media’s role in shaping narratives, with insights from expert analyst Bryeanne Ravettine.

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Smart Security: Fighting Financial Fraud with Open Source Intelligence

By Elliott Anderson / October 16, 2024

Financial fraud is rising, with consumers losing over $10 billion in 2023. OSINT solutions help organizations detect threats, analyze patterns, and identify attackers, offering a proactive defense against emerging fraud trends.

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How Does OSINT Make It Hard for Cybercriminals to Work?

By Nico Dekens / October 9, 2024

OSINT leverages publicly available data from the surface, deep, and dark web to detect cyber threats, uncover cybercriminal activities, and enhance proactive defense. It aids in threat intelligence, exposing identities, and supporting law enforcement to disrupt malicious operations.

Understanding the scope and volume of OSINT

By ShadowDragon / October 2, 2024

Open source intelligence (OSINT) tools allow companies to ethically collect and analyze public data to enhance business operations, security, and risk management while maintaining compliance with privacy regulations.

Peer Pressure and Heightened Emotional States in OSINT Investigations

By Nico Dekens / September 26, 2024

Peer pressure and heightened emotional states play a critical role in OSINT investigations, driving individuals to reveal sensitive information. By analyzing emotional triggers like anger, fear, and excitement, as well as group dynamics within echo chambers, practitioners can uncover key insights using strategies like the 5W1H method and targeted keyword searches.

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