Info stealer malware can pull saved passwords, cookies, browser data and crypto details from an infected device, then bundle it into “stealer logs” sold or leaked online. This post explains what logs contain, how they differ from breached data, where they appear, and how OSINT and security teams can use lawful aggregators to track exposure safely.

Discord has evolved far beyond gaming, becoming a rich source of information for investigators. This blog breaks down how the platform works, the OPSEC risks to watch for, and practical techniques for discovering, searching and monitoring Discord servers for OSINT.

We’re often asked how people find their way into Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), how they stay connected to the community, and keep growing in a field that doesn’t follow a straight line. In this blog, one of our longest-serving employees at OSINT Combine, Emerald, shares her path into OSINT — a reminder that there is no single way into this field, and there’s certainly no linear path once you’re in it. She reflects on navigating change, finding her footing, and discovering

If you’ve been following along with our previous walkthrough blogs for the Australian OSINT Symposium Capture-the-Flag ( Part I and Part II ), you’ll know we have one final challenge left. This one was a tricky geolocation challenge, although it might have been a little more straightforward for those who were paying attention to some clues in the rest of the challenges. Transit Point This is a classic geolocation challenge – we have an image, without any metadata, and we nee

It’s time for the Part II of our walkthrough for the Australian OSINT Symposium Capture-the-Flag. In this blog, we’ll talk through the tradecraft and techniques that players could use for each challenge – but, as always, there may be other paths to finding solutions. Pay Up The attachment for this challenge contains a series of text messages referencing a Bitcoin transaction. We have some key pieces of information to help locate the Bitcoin wallet address – firstly, the trans

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Part I: A walk-through for our July Capture-the-Flag challenge, The Art of Deception!

Explore the importance of testing assumptions in image analysis and geolocation.

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,...

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.

In Part II, we tackle the next OSINT CTF challenges, looking at the methods to reveal the flags.

Capture-the-Flag Walkthrough Part I for OSINT Combine's "A Walk on the Wild Side"

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.

Insider threats remain one of the most challenging security risks for organisations to manage, and the costs are high - recent statistics...

What happens under the sea affects us all. When Baltic cables were cut, OSINT tracked suspicious ships and exposed threats.

Discover how to conduct an effective OSINT Email Investigation. Explore tools and techniques to uncover valuable information.

Explore 2025's major shifts in Gen. AI and social media, including DeepSeek's emergence, TikTok's US ban, and key implications for OSINT.

Discover the 5 essential fusion skills OSINT practitioners need to effectively collaborate with AI tools.