OSINT research

Advanced Google search tools and techniques

Learn advanced Google search techniques, dorking commands, and secure research practices analysts use to refine results and protect…

Investigating on Bluesky

OSINT for beginners: A practical guide to OSINT basics

Learn OSINT basics fast — what OSINT means, how to start, essential tools, and proven steps for compliant, efficient open-source…

What is managed attribution, and how does it improve online investigation?

Learn what managed attribution is, how it differs from misattribution and nonattribution, and how it helps online investigators stay secure…

What not to do on the dark web

While digital investigations can benefit from info on the dark web, venturing into this hidden web has unique challenges and hazards. To…

Collecting OSINT on Instagram: a guide

Learn how to collect OSINT from Instagram using advanced searches, profile analysis, and metadata tools to uncover hidden intelligence…

Investigating on Signal

Learn how Signal works and inspect the different ways in which OSINT gatherers can collect practical intelligence from the platform.

How to use GitHub for OSINT

Learn how analysts use GitHub for OSINT: compare Git vs. GitHub, master advanced search filters, map developer networks, and detect exposed…

OSINT for border security: how analysts can deploy open-source techniques

Fortifying the frontline: A practical guide to using OSINT for modern border security