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Actioning Publicly Available Information: The Top 5 Obstacles Facing The Intelligence Community
For intelligence professionals, incorporating publicly available data and information into their analysis is vital. The modern operating environment is awash in digital content from a wide array of sources, ranging from freely available information on social media platforms, blogs, and news articles to commercially available data requiring specialized…
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Enhancing Public Sector OSINT Workflows with AI and Automation
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) is crucial for public sector organizations, particularly law enforcement and government agencies, as it can significantly increase case resolutions while bolstering community safety and reducing crime. Traditionally, agencies have relied on manual OSINT techniques to gather vital information from publicly available…
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Fair Game: The Role of OSINT in Combating Sports Corruption
In the high-octane world of sports, physical prowess and mental grit fuel not just athletes but entire communities, cultures, and economies. The prevalence of sports today—driven by the legalization of betting, the globalization of viewership through streaming, celebrity athletes, and high-profile investments—underscores how money "talks" in this…
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Opening the World of Geography to OSINT Practitioners
In a world awash with data, where every corner of the globe is covered by satellites and shared on social media, the fusion of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and open-source intelligence (OSINT) is reshaping how we understand and interact with our surroundings.
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Privè Global Events Exposed in a Multisport Hospitality Scam
As the annual revenue for the global sports market races towards the half-trillion-dollar mark, a new scam in Formula One has revealed the market's vulnerability to fraud and deception.
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Discover the Unknown Through the Power of License Plate Recognition Technology
License plates are more than just pieces of metal or plastic attached to a vehicle—they are essential for law enforcement, vehicle registration, and identification.
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OSINT Live 2023 Recap: Top Takeaways
The curtains have officially closed on the second annual OSINT Live, and it was a huge success. Our speakers' expertise and insights didn't just add to the event; they defined it. After everything wrapped, our team took a step back, compared notes, and started compiling the most important takeaways and moments from the exhaustive day of programming. So…
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The Rising Threat of State-Sponsored Organized Crime
In a world where the lines between organized crime and state actions are increasingly blurred, the comments of Graeme Biggar, Director General of the UK's National Crime Agency, offer a stark illumination of the evolving threat landscape.
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Targeting Timepieces: How OSINT Combats Luxury Watch Theft Rings and Enhances Executive Protection
In the wake of Covid-19 lockdowns, the luxury watch market experienced an extraordinary boom. With a surge of consumers sitting at home and looking to acquire a timepiece, luxury watches evolved from expensive accessories to a legitimate asset class. Despite the increased demand, many brands faced production pressure or limited supply, so customer…
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How Online Research Transforms Legal Due Diligence
In the world of litigation, every piece of information can influence the direction of a case. Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) equips legal professionals with the tools to gather relevant information across the internet, streamline research requests, and achieve exceptional victories.
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