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The Art of Deception: OSINT Capture-the-Flag Walkthrough Part II
This is the second part of our walkthrough for our July Capture-the-Flag The Art of Deception , in which more than 200 participants...
Aug 129 min read
The Art of Deception: OSINT Capture-the-Flag Walkthrough Part I
Part I: A walk-through for our July Capture-the-Flag challenge, The Art of Deception!
Aug 67 min read
Don’t Trust Your Gut (Until You’ve Tested It): Assumptions in Image Analysis and Geolocation
Explore the importance of testing assumptions in image analysis and geolocation.
Jul 166 min read
The Real Work of Building Enduring OSINT Capability
We’re not short on data—we’re short on time, context, and confidence. That’s where open-source intelligence (OSINT) comes in. Done well,...
Jun 254 min read
OSINT for Event Monitoring - Before, During, and After
OSINT is essential for monitoring major events, helping teams track risks in real time. This blog explores its role and shares free tools to support every stage of event monitoring.
May 146 min read
A Walk on the Wild Side: OSINT Capture-the-Flag Walkthrough Part II
In Part II, we tackle the next OSINT CTF challenges, looking at the methods to reveal the flags.
May 610 min read
A Walk on the Wild Side: OSINT Capture-the-Flag Walkthrough Part I
Capture-the-Flag Walkthrough Part I for OSINT Combine's "A Walk on the Wild Side"
Apr 308 min read
Using OSINT to Analyse China’s Two Sessions
Discover how OSINT techniques can help understand China's Two Sessions, revealing Beijing's priorities and plans through the collection and analysis of publicly available information.
Apr 148 min read
Insider Threat Mitigation with OSINT
Insider threats remain one of the most challenging security risks for organisations to manage, and the costs are high - recent statistics...
Apr 28 min read
OSINT’s Role When Geopolitics Cuts Deep
What happens under the sea affects us all. When Baltic cables were cut, OSINT tracked suspicious ships and exposed threats.
Mar 205 min read
Investigating Email Addresses with OSINT
Discover how to conduct an effective OSINT Email Investigation. Explore tools and techniques to uncover valuable information.
Mar 49 min read
OSINT in 2025: The Changing Landscape of Social Media and Technology
Explore 2025's major shifts in Gen. AI and social media, including DeepSeek's emergence, TikTok's US ban, and key implications for OSINT.
Feb 138 min read
Level up your OSINT with Fusion Skills
Discover the 5 essential fusion skills OSINT practitioners need to effectively collaborate with AI tools.
Feb 62 min read
The Real Role of AI in OSINT Workflows
Teaching OSINT practitioners how to work at the AI-OSINT edge.
Jan 165 min read
Blueprint for Bluesky: An OSINT Guide
Investigating Bluesky and exploring tradecraft and techniques for searching content and monitoring profiles.
Dec 17, 20249 min read
What’s Your One Thing?
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s only natural to reflect. Every year brings its lessons, challenges, and those sparks of insight that stay...
Dec 13, 20241 min read
It’s all Greek to me: Why language and lexicons matter in OSINT
I recently received a text from my teen that looked something like this: "Bruh, I’m about to dip, but fr lowkey SMH. Bet, I’ll catch u...
Nov 15, 20245 min read
Asking Good Questions in OSINT
A blog about asking precise, targeted questions that will improve your OSINT investigations and help you better leverage AI systems.
Nov 1, 20248 min read
Introducing Perspectives: AI and Intelligence Analysis
Are AI and the intelligence analyst destined to be friends, frenemies, or something in between?
Oct 16, 20245 min read
Building Mental Health Resilience in the OSINT Community
This blog is inspired by a recent presentation at the Australian OSINT Symposium 2024 by OSINT Combine’s Ashleigh Brady and Colm...
Oct 9, 20247 min read
Insights in OSINT
Explore in-depth articles, expert advice, and real-world applications to elevate your Open-Source Intelligence.
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