The Top Browser Extensions for Open-Source Investigations
Browser upgrades that will help to speed up any OSINT work and will bring efficiency to a new level
How To Find Anyone with Just a Phone Number
Free and paid online tools allow to find massive amount of data on anyone with just a name and a phone number. Check out the list including my take on paid background check websites (it's really bad out there)
What You Didn’t Know About Mastodon Investigations
Mastodon is an actively growing open-source microblogging platform that can be used to uncover a lot of data. The service is used by many people who left Twitter but also by people who want a platform free of moderation or any control
Google Voice Scam: When Scammers Check If You a Scammer
Online marketplaces have become a breeding ground for scammers looking to exploit unsuspecting sellers. A verification code sent by a scammer can lead to a loss of a phone number in Google Voice Scam
Yahoo Boys, the “Princes” of Cybercrime
Yahoo Boys are hungry and unstoppable, they commit the majority of internet scams with devastating results for their victims
ChatGPT Use Cases for Investigations
Investigators can and should automate manual tasks using artificial intelligence. Bad actors have already been doing it.
Best Online Tools for Telegram Investigations
Telegram is one of the best places to look for people and information in open-source investigations
Scam Evolution: From the “Nigerian Prince” to the “Rich Grandma”
The old Nigerian Prince scam has developed into the new Rich Grandma scam and is targeting a new audience on social media
6 Best Face Search Engines
Facial recognition services can help with finding new investigative insights or embarrassing and forgotten old photos
Elderly People Lost Unbelievable $3.1 Billion in Scams in 2022
Elder fraud is on the rise and has an alarming prevalence and devastating impact on victims and their families. What to do if you were scammed.
Don’t Open That Link! 10 Websites to Check Suspicious Links
Online investigators need to have a handy list of websites that can check suspicious links for phishing and malware without opening them
9 Signs that You Are Being Scammed
This is a story about how I almost fell victim to Zelle scammers and how to identify a scam before it's too late.
Everyone Can See Your Leaked Data
Data breach services are great tools for open-source investigators to find data in investigations with limited information
Artificial Intelligence is a Criminal’s Best Friend
Experts are ringing the alarm bells about the risks of artificial intelligence ending in the hands of criminals. The lack of security measures and safety guardrails led to a boom in AI scams, malware spread, and misinformation.
Do You Really Know How to Investigate on Twitter?
Twitter is one of the best social media, that helps investigators to find information. OSINT links for searching people on Twitter
Top 5 Secure Browsers for Investigators
Secure and private browsers are essential for investigators to protect their sensitive data, maintain their anonymity online, and prevent cyber-attacks
Grandparent Scams Go High-Tech With AI Voices and Deepfakes
“Grandparent” scams are getting a new dangerous makeover with AI-generated voices. One of the most profitable scams just became more lucrative.
These Common Job Scams Are Waiting For Victims
Recruitment scams can lead to financial loss, identity theft, and even physical danger, as scammers may use personal information to commit crimes or lure victims into dangerous situations.
Secrets of TikTok: Four Ways How to Find Information
Essential tips and tricks on how to conduct an effective investigation on the video sharing platform TikTok
Your Pictures Have Hidden Data in Them
Image research and metadata analysis help gather insights into information embedded in a photo and sometimes even find a location of the target