Monthly OSINT Roundup (July 2025)
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July 2025 Highlights
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Tradecraft Tips
Extract the exact date of a Facebook Ad
Ritu Gill shared a tip to extract information from Facebook Marketplace.
Google Sheets AI function
For those using Google Sheets on a regular basis, it is now possible to integrate AI functions directly within cells.
How real-time intelligence can save lives
Nihad Hassan from Authentic8 released an article going over the benefits of OSINT for crisis management.
Tips for investigating supply chains in the global south
Rowan Philp, from the GIJN, released a series of tips for investigating green energy supply chains in the Global South.
Bellingcat guide on conflict visualisation
Bellingcat released a guide on how to visualise conflict and displacement data.
FollowTheMoney 4.0 + name matching
Open Sanctions just released 4.0 version of their FollowTheMoney (FtM) toolchain.
Reddit OSINT dorks + tools
Matt released a deep dive guide for Reddit OSINT on osint.me.
You are not immune to Cognitive biases
NATO’s Joint Warfare Center just released an article on cognitive bias, making the case for humility in planning and decision making.
New geospatial tool by Google Research
Google developed a new system which aggregates measurements from a global network of Android smartphones to detect early signs of earthquakes.
How to use data leaks for investigations
A new podcast episode from the Enigma team focuses on the world of data leaks and how they can help any investigator to create a complete intelligence review.
Industry News
Epieos launches 'OSINT’s Got Talent' grant for innovative projects
Source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/epieos_innovative-osint-osint-activity-7346200668254183425-LGZ_/
Telegram accused of banning Ukrainian channels
Source: https://www.specialeurasia.com/2025/07/01/telegram-whatsapp-osint-russia/
U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans major cut to intelligence workforce
Source: https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2025/07/dhs-plans-shed-most-its-intel-office-workforce/406466/
Cartel hacker tracks FBI informants using open source surveillance
France integrates OSINT into military intelligence architecture
Source: https://defence-network.com/frankreich-osint-all-source-intelligence/
Strava data from Smartwatches exposes Swedish PM's Movements
How Finland prepares its citizens for a world of fake news
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