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21 Best Threat Intelligence Platforms (2025 Guide)

By Nico Dekens / September 5, 2025

Threat intelligence has become a critical function for security operations. With the rapid shift in attack tactics and a proliferation of threat signals on the surface, deep, and dark web, […]

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What is Identity Intelligence? Techniques, Benefits, and Real-World Applications

By Nico Dekens / August 28, 2025

Understanding who’s behind digital activity can shift the direction of an investigation. That’s the essence of identity intelligence: the process of collecting, enriching, and analyzing identifiers such as usernames, email […]

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8 Best Social Media Monitoring Tools for Law Enforcement (2025)

By Nico Dekens / June 18, 2025

Law enforcement agencies depend on sophisticated tools for detecting threats and tracking suspects, and social media monitoring has become an indispensable source of intelligence. Social media can support investigators’ efforts […]

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Social Media Monitoring for Government: Expert Guide

By Nico Dekens / June 13, 2025

In the current threat environment, ignoring social media is a liability governments can’t afford. Social platforms function as more than communication tools, serving as digital battlegrounds where narratives form, movements […]

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OSINT Checklist: Advanced Task List for Cybersecurity Pros

By Nico Dekens / May 28, 2025

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) extends beyond passive data collection, following a structured approach to uncover hidden connections and expose vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity experts can utilize OSINT techniques to gain crucial information […]

OSINT Exercises: Ultimate Guide to Enhancing Your Investigative Skills

OSINT Exercises: Ultimate Guide to Enhancing Your Investigative Skills

By Nico Dekens / May 28, 2025

Open-source intelligence (OSINT) isn’t just about knowing where to look but also about knowing how to think critically. The internet holds a staggering volume of information, and much of it […]

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What is the OSINT Framework?

By Nico Dekens / April 25, 2025

In an increasingly data-rich world, open-source intelligence (OSINT) has become a crucial part of investigative work for investigators, analysts, cybersecurity professionals, journalists, law enforcement, and researchers. Whether you’re tracking down […]

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OSINT Techniques: Complete List of Expert Tactics for Investigators

By Nico Dekens / April 10, 2025

Today, vast amounts of publicly accessible information—which is used to produce open-source intelligence (OSINT)—can be leveraged to uncover truths, verify identities, track events, and assess threats. But tapping into this […]

23 Best OSINT Tools for Advanced Intelligence Gathering in 2025 (Paid and Free Options)

By Nico Dekens / April 10, 2025

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) has become an essential practice for investigators, analysts and cybersecurity professionals. Whether you’re tracking threat actors, uncovering digital footprints, or monitoring public sentiment, having the right […]

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Just Do… OSINT: A Short Primer On Identifying Counterfeits Online

By Nico Dekens / April 4, 2025

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, […]

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The Slow Collapse of Critical Thinking in OSINT due to AI

By Nico Dekens / April 3, 2025

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 […]

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Unmasking the Fentanyl Trade in Illicit Online Marketplaces

By Amy Mortlock / March 3, 2025

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.

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