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OSINT OPSEC Field Guide: A Practical Security Checklist

Your investigations are only as safe as your operational security. This practical field guide shows you how to compartmentalize your work, harden your accounts, avoid oversharing, and stay hard to attribute.

Includes a free downloadable PDF guide and a companion one-page checklist.

The Origins of OSINT: From WWII Broadcasts to Modern Intelligence

OSINT didn't start with Google. It began in 1941, with analysts hunched over shortwave radios.

Trace the discipline from FBMS and the OSS, through the Cold War and the rise of the internet, to today's social media-era investigations.

Crafting Sock Puppets on Lesser-Known Platforms with Sockpuppet.io

Learn how to create credible sock puppets on niche and regional platforms using Sockpuppet.io. This article covers managed attribution, multi-location connectivity, OPSEC best practices, and a real-world case example on Xiaohongshu/RED.

How to Download Archive.org Videos

Follow this step-by-step guide to capture Internet Archive videos with the Forensic OSINT extension and automatically generate an Evidence Continuity Report.

OSINT Investigators Must Select 'All Comments'

Using 'Most Relevant' can hide key evidence. Learn why switching to 'All Comments' is essential for defensible OSINT captures.

Capture History

Stop wasting time recapturing what your team already documented.

Capture History shows you who captured the page, when it was captured, and gives you instant access to review or download prior evidence—right from the extension.

Forensic OSINT vs. Manual Capture

Work smarter and save over 80% of your time capturing digital evidence.

Discover how Forensic OSINT automates evidence collection, expands comments, and generates court-ready reports compared to slow, manual methods.

The Rising Role of Puppeteering in OSINT

Ready to master the art of puppeteering in OSINT?

Take a comprehensive look at how to create and manage research accounts, often termed as 'sock puppets'.

VSCO for OSINT Investigations

Discover how VSCO can be a valuable tool for OSINT investigations.

This article explores best practices, use cases, and techniques for leveraging public profiles and geotagged content.

OSINT Breadcrumbs: How Small Clues Lead to Big Breakthroughs

Explore how small OSINT details can lead to major discoveries.

This article shares real-world examples, techniques, and lessons for leveraging digital breadcrumbs in investigations.

7 Steps to Keep Your OSINT Skills Sharp and Relevant

Discover essential strategies to stay updated in the dynamic field of OSINT.

This guide outlines tools, resources, and communities to help you enhance your open-source intelligence expertise.

How to Find Facebook User ID (AKA Facebook ID)

Learn how to uncover and verify Facebook User IDs for OSINT investigations.

This guide covers both manual methods and automated solutions with the Forensic OSINT Chrome Extension.

Facebook Marketplace: An OSINT Research Goldmine

Discover how to gather OSINT insights from Facebook Marketplace profiles.

This guide provides manual and automated methods to analyze listings, user activity, and hidden data.

Facebook Marketplace: The Clues Hidden in Plain Sight

Uncover the hidden potential of Facebook Marketplace in OSINT investigations.

Learn how digital breadcrumbs and visual clues can reveal actionable intelligence.

What are 'Research Accounts' or 'Sock Puppets'?

Discover how to create and manage sock puppet accounts for OSINT investigations.

This article provides a beginners guide on using these fake identities for gathering intelligence online while maintaining anonymity and operational security.

What is OSINT?

Explore the fundamentals of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and its growing importance in the digital age.

This article delves into the principles of OSINT, how it is gathered from publicly available sources, and its crucial role in investigations and decision-making across various industries.

WhatsMyName Web App

Explore the capabilities of the WhatsMyName Web App in uncovering digital identities across multiple platforms.

This comprehensive guide reveals how to harness this powerful tool for effective OSINT investigations, showcasing step-by-step methodologies and insightful case studies.

Kasm Partners with Forensic OSINT

Announcing a game-changing partnership with Kasm Technologies.

This collaboration introduces Kasm's advanced browser isolation tech to Forensic OSINT, enhancing security and focus in online investigations.

Best Paid OSINT Tools

Discover Ritu Gill's Best Paid OSINT Tools for 2024.

As an OSINT professional, the depth and quality of information I can uncover is pivotal to my work.

That's why I'm meticulous about the tools I use.

Top 11 Free OSINT Tools in 2024

Discover Ritu Gill's top Free OSINT Tools for 2024, chosen for their pivotal role in revolutionizing digital investigations.

Utilize these tools to achieve unmatched data precision and uncover essential intelligence for your investigative needs.