Monthly OSINT Round-Up (October 2024)
A FREE Summary of Tradecraft Tips & Industry News from the OSINT World.
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October 2024 Highlights
Tradecraft Tips
Dark Web Related OSINT Resources
Check out this start.me page for resources on the dark web, but be mindful about OPSEC and relevant laws in your country. For professional training, please contact us at contact@osint-jobs.com. We’ll be happy to connect you with training providers.
Digitising Old Maps
Speed up your map digitisation process with Autocomplete by Bunting Labs.
OSINT Secrets Hidden in Threads.net
In a new blog post, hateless1der reveals key OSINT techniques using Threads.net, Meta's microblogging platform linked to Instagram.
How to Get the Best from OCCRP’s Aleph
The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) published a new tipsheet on how to get the most out of Aleph.
Beginner’s Guide to Finding Missing People with OSINT
The UK OSINT Community published a beginner’s guide on using OSINT in missing person investigations.
Key Methods for Gathering OSINT on Instagram
In last week’s issue, we spotlighted some useful techniques for investigating Instagram and Threads. This week, we highlight a new guide, published by Authentic8.
Google Earth Online Adds Historical Imagery Feature
Benjamin S. discovered that Google Earth (online) now includes the historical imagery feature, previously exclusive to Google Earth Pro.
21 OSINT Resources
Alex Lozano shared a list of 21 OSINT resources for those seeking new tools or inspiration.
Tracking YouTube Videos with Unique IDs
This tip was shared by ForensicOSINT on LinkedIn: Searching for this ID in search engines can help uncover reposts or discussions across different platforms.
Unlocking OSINT Potential: Leveraging UK Public Data for Deeper Investigations
This guide highlights the power of UK public data for OSINT.
VOX-Pol Online Library: Essential Resource on Online Extremism and Terrorism
The VOX-Pol Online Library hosts over 2,000 entries on Online Extremism and Online Terrorism.
How to Approach Problem Solving for Violent Crime - A Guide for Analysts
This free guide focuses on problem-solving violent crime.
Industry News
ODNI Establishes National Security Data and Policy Institute in Partnership with the University of Virginia
Source: https://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2024/4000-odni-pr-23
The secret economics of Google Street View
Internet Archive hacked, data breach impacts 31 million users
Building Mental Health Resilience in the OSINT Community
Source: https://www.osintcombine.com/post/mental-health-resilience-in-osint
Introducing Perspectives: AI and Intelligence Analysis
Source: https://www.osintcombine.com/post/ai-and-intelligence-analysis
How Street View helped a man discover a memory of his grandfather
Source: https://blog.google/products/maps/street-view-grandfather-discovery/
How Online Volunteer Communities Can Support Investigative Journalism
Department of Defense. OSINT Straetegy 2024-2028
DFRLab launches the 2024 Foreign Interference Attribution Tracker
Source: https://dfrlab.org/2024/10/23/dfrlab-launches-fiat-2024/
Inside the U.S. Government-Bought Tool That Can Track Phones at Abortion Clinics
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