OSINT

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT): What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters (+ Tools, Techniques & Use Cases)

By Nico Dekens / February 12, 2025

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.

CaseStudy uncover and attribute@2x

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.

features customize@2x

Surprising Ways OSINT is Used for Good

By Amy Mortlock / September 25, 2024

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.

How Failing Faster Helps Catch Criminals: Exploring OSINT for Law Enforcement

By Sandy M / September 18, 2024

In law enforcement, the ability to adapt quickly and learn from mistakes is crucial. This concept, often called “failing faster,” is not about accepting failure but about using it as […]

Thumb UseCases@2x

Unpacking OSINT: The Power of Publicly Available Information

By Amy Mortlock / September 11, 2024

Discover the power of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) for turning publicly available data into actionable insights. From national security to corporate risk management, learn how OSINT tools identify patterns, track threats, and uncover new opportunities while addressing ethical considerations.

dark prism data wave

The 13 Biggest OSINT Investigation Challenges

By Nico Dekens / September 4, 2024

Conducting OSINT investigations can be challenging, with issues like information overload, data quality verification, technical skills, legal considerations, and misinformation. Overcoming these hurdles requires the right tools, methodologies, and expertise to streamline efforts and ensure actionable insights.

ShadowDragon Commentary: How to Scale Investigations Using Open-Source Intelligence

By Amy Mortlock / October 13, 2023

Recently, ShadowDragon CEO, dclemens, contributed an article to Security Management Magazine for their October 2023 organized crime issue. In the piece, he offers firsthand insights into how investigators can improve […]

OSINT for Fun and Profit02

Iran and OSINT Hunting for Fun & Profit.

By Sandy M / January 15, 2020

Today, I’m going to go on a very basic hunting adventure. Every so often, I do stuff like this for “fun”.  There’s no deep takeaway here –– just some basic […]

Scroll to Top