Unmasking the Fentanyl Trade in Illicit Online Marketplaces
Illicit fentanyl continues to ravage communities across North America, with new details emerging on how Chinese money brokers help Mexican drug cartels launder massive profits. Below, we weave together these sources and insights from CACI’s DarkBlue Intelligence Suite and ShadowDragon, illustrating how supply chain, financial flows, and investigative technology converge.
Navigating Maritime OSINT, Sanctions Compliance, and the Rise of the “Shadow Fleet”
Renowned naval strategist Alfred Mahan referred to maritime trade routes as the “wide common”, signifying an open, ungoverned space. Heavily influenced by Mahan, President Teddy Roosevelt built the ‘Imperial Fleet’ […]
Spotting the Signs: How Social Media and the Dark Web can Reveal Human Trafficking Activity
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 […]
A Tragic Wake-Up Call for Businesses
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.
Navigating Election Monitoring: Insights on Security, Disinformation, and Social Media Trends
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.
Surprising Ways OSINT is Used for Good
Open source intelligence (OSINT) is a powerful tool used for good across various sectors, including combating human trafficking, preventing crime, monitoring elections, ensuring corporate responsibility, protecting consumers, supporting humanitarian aid, and aiding public health and environmental efforts.