So I ask OSINT students to solve a modest research assignment any way they see fit. They all listen carefully to me, then turn around to the computer screens and frantically start typing. After a few minutes I call them back to the central table to ask them what exactly they are doing, what is […]
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Google secret date search
Google has a few ways of limiting results by date. It used to be just using daterange: which required a Julian date. That has been replaced by before: and after: search operators. These can be used with a more readable data format such as: “border conflict” after:1995-05-02 before:1995-05-0 To limit results to just that time […]
OSINT Bibliography usage tips
The OSINT Bibliography now holds about 150 titles of reports, papers and books on open source intelligence. Most links are to the full text, but in cases of copyright I have linked the title to a purchase or library catalogue card. I have in addition added a How to use section to explain how to […]
How to become an OSINTian
A question I am often asked by enthousiasts is how to explore the fascinating world of OSINT. My own journey spans about 45 years and I am still learning. There is no simple answer, but for OSINT from a strategic security, international relations or forensics viewpoint, the following guidance may provide a good starting points. […]
Future OSINT plan
Future OSINT plans The future of our OSINT range of training programmes looks ever more promising. The OSINT Pathfinder range of training programmes will continue to be offered about four times a year. On top of that, we plan the following: Online training We will offer in the near future a full OSINT training programme […]
On the difference between OSINT, OSINF, Information, Intelligence
…and how it all gets together Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is a collaborative, integrated research/production METHODOLOGY to CREATE an actionable intelligence product (called OSINT report) resulting from analysis of a representative selection of open source information (OSINF) in order to meet some intelligence requirement that is used to take decisions and start some change. Open […]
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OSINT Sources
I am very happy with all OSINT enthousiasts out there, but sometimes enthousiasm may be a little bit misleading. Below is an interesting survey that suggests that open source information is limited to just the Internet, and within that framework just social media, and within that framework just 4 of the most popular once’s (there […]
Update your Google Chrome browser ASAP to get these important new security features
The latest version includes a Safety Check tool that now runs in the background to warn you of compromised passwords or suspicious extensions – and so much more. Written by Lance Whitney, ContributorDec. 22, 2023 at 10:10 a.m. PT Google Chrome users looking for the latest in safety and performance will want to update the […]
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Penny Mordaunt says Boris Johnson’s Covid WhatsApp messages went missing
By Zoe Kleinman & Imran Rahman-Jones BBC News Government minister Penny Mordaunt is the latest witness in the government’s Covid inquiry to have an issue with missing WhatsApp messages. The leader of the House of Commons said that two years of WhatsApp chats with Boris Johnson had disappeared. Mr Johnson previously told the inquiry that […]
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Microsoft CEO says unfair practices by Google led to its dominance as a search engine
By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Updated 11:01 PM CET, October 2, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said Monday that unfair tactics used by Google led to its dominance as a search engine, tactics that in turn have thwarted his company’s rival program, Bing. Nadella testified in a packed Washington, D.C., courtroom as part of the […]
