Just Do… OSINT: A Short Primer On Identifying Counterfeits Online
OSINT analysts at large brands like Nike and Adidas regularly face the challenge of uncovering counterfeit sellers in a rapidly evolving digital environment. Successful brand protection depends on strategic thinking, […]
The Slow Collapse of Critical Thinking in OSINT due to AI
OSINT used to be a thinking game. Now it’s becoming a trusting game and that should terrify you. I’ve seen it firsthand, analysts running solid investigations, then slowly shifting more […]
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’ […]
The (Un)hidden Threat: Child Grooming on Social Media
Technative generations do not know life without the internet and even my one year old niece knows how to navigate a device. Whilst screen time can be good for learning […]
The Significance of AI and ML in OSINT to Human Investigators
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) excel in processing vast amounts of data swiftly. During open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigations, you almost always gather information in overwhelming volumes. AI algorithms […]
ShadowDragon Commentary: OSINT vs Classified Secrets
In a recent opinion piece for The Cipher Brief, Gregory Sims, former CIA Clandestine Service for over thirty years, including multiple field tours as Chief and Deputy Chief of CIA […]
OSINT Observations from ShadowDragon Experts: Moldova
NicoDekens, Director of Intelligence and Innovation Collection, ShadowDragon
Diving Deeper: What Past Attackers Tell Us About Bryan Kohberger
After six weeks of investigation, on Dec. 30, 2022 authorities arrested Bryan Kohberger as the key suspect in the quadruple murders of four University of Idaho students. This case (which […]
Timeline Analysis | Epstein Death Reported on 4Chan Before Announced
In my last entitled Illuminating Context with Timeline Analysis, I gave a rough sketch of the basics. In this post I will share a few specifics. The primary point to […]