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OSMOSIS was a banger back in my government days—and it still matters just as much now in private industry. 😎 The OSINT community all in one place: learn, connect, share, and put faces to names. Where OSINTers belong. 🕵️‍♂️ 📍 Las Vegas | 📅 May 2027

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New walkthrough: our @ForensicOsint Chrome extension, from capture to court. See how to document digital evidence, organize it by case, and export reports built to hold up under scrutiny. #OSINT 🎥 piped.video/XPUZTiIHvgw/

I was curious to see whether Raven (@GeospyAI ) could geolocate a photo. The result? Incredibly accurate. AI is changing how online evidence is analyzed. Raven isn’t publicly available but I was given access to test it and its capabilities are both impressive and eye-opening!

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They passed the interview, background check, and got paid—while working for Pyongyang. Nicole Perlroth explains how DPRK operatives land remote IT jobs, the red flags teams miss, and how to stop them before day one. 🎧 Listen: open.spotify.com/show/1xFnf1…

AI or Die Trying 📰 ☕ @WIRED

A few years ago, OSINT meant a laptop, curiosity, and no rulebook. Now: proctored exams, documented hands-on hours, and a UN-backed protocol (Berkeley) defining what "ethical" even means in this field. The skillset didn't change. The stakes did. osmosisassociation.org/osint…

Looking forward to connecting with friends in Amsterdam at the SANS OSINT Summit. I’m honoured to be speaking on OSINT and Insider Threat, and excited for two days of learning from this community. See you in Amsterdam 🇳🇱

I’m excited to be presenting in Amsterdam this June! If you work in OSINT, this event is definitely worth checking out. Looking forward to seeing familiar faces and reconnecting with awesome people in the community. @SANSInstitute @SANSDefense

North Korean spies posing as remote IT workers are infiltrating global companies 😳 Fake identities. AI-generated resumes. Access to sensitive systems. This isn’t a movie, it’s happening now. Remote hiring = new attack surface. Watch this 👇 piped.video/watch?v=kIcw6vpm…

I’m going to be at OSMOSISCon and you should come hang out! It’s happening May 31 to June 2 in Bonita Springs. I also have a VIP code you can use for a discount: OS26VIP WILL GET 20% off in person or virtual. Grab your ticket here: l.osmosisinstitute.org/2026-…

@ForensicOsint is your sidekick in preserving what matters most.

We built @ForensicOsint so that investigators can work with confidence 🎯

New U.S. Missile Hit Iranian Sports Hall and School, Analysis Shows nytimes.com/2026/03/29/world…

Kim Jong Un’s North Korean spies hiding in plain sight piped.video/watch?v=kIcw6vpm…

A powerful look at transnational repression in Canada 🇨🇦 and its impact on democracy by Phil Gurski and Marie Lamensch. migsinstitute.org/wp-content…

A little snow for contrast ❄️☀️ One of the cool challenge coins I received this year. Grateful to meet others at conferences throughout the year. Thanks, FDLE Miami!

New OSINT survey — we need to hear from the OSINT community! Your insights will help us understand how OSINT is really being used in the workplace, including the roles, responsibilities, challenges, and day-to-day realities practitioners face. link.reachpenguin.com/widget…

ONE WEEK LEFT – Lock in LIFETIME Before 2025 Budgets Disappear. If you’re an OSINT investigator, law enforcement officer, attorney conducting social media investigations, or journalist relying on court-defensible evidence, this deal is for YOU!

Feeling grateful for the opportunities to learn, share, and connect at several conferences this year, both in person and virtually. Always an honour to contribute to the OSINT community 🙏

🔥 BLACK FRIDAY 2025 – LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS ARE HERE (One Time Only) For the first and final time this year, we’re opening Lifetime access to @ForensicOsint - One single payment - Full Essential or Elite access forever - Every new update we build — automatically yours for life

6ixademiks, also known as TheDirtyNews and Gursewak Singh Bal, founder of The Dirty Newz, has been charged alongside nine others. The FBI has taken down the crime blog. justice.gov/opa/pr/10-arrest…

The Government of Canada has listed the Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist entity.

Presented at the Australian OSINT Symposium. Great to present in front of a switched-on crowd. Thanks for the questions! #osint #investigations

Pumped to speak at Vancouver Cybersecurity Summit 2025 this coming week! Topic: How AI is reshaping OSINT, the wins, the risks, and what’s next. If you’re attending, ping me, we should connect. #OSINT #Cybersecurity #AI

𝐎𝐒𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐨𝐧 2026 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧! Do you have groundbreaking OSINT insights to share with a community of top investigators, analysts, and cyber professionals? We want to hear from you! #OSINT osmosisinstitute.org/home/os…

In a recent talk, I shared career lessons on thriving in the OSINT space. 2 themes stood out from my journey: 1️⃣ Setting clear intentions and following them with action. 2️⃣ Letting consistency, not just motivation, be the driving force.

New #OSINT🧢

See you at Layer 8 real soon! #OSINT

It was such a pleasure chatting with Jane van Tienen and Kylie Pert from @osintcombine on the Open Secret podcast. Huge thanks to both of you for taking the time to speak with me! open.spotify.com/episode/4iS…

Honoured to be featured in the @EconomicTimes The article, "Lies, now open sourced," explores how #OSINT is being used, and sometimes misused, in the context of conflicts like the recent India-Pakistan situation. Read the article here: economictimes.indiatimes.com…

𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ≠ 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 Collecting data isn’t the same as producing intelligence. To turn information into intelligence, you need to analyze it, add context, and connect it to a real question or need.

Excited to share that I’ll be presenting at the Layer 8 Conference! Catch my session on practical #OSINT techniques for investigations in Boston on June 14, 2025. Plus, you can take the in-person OSC exam on June 13 with @osmosiscon Hope to see you there!

Excited to be heading to Boston in June for the Layer 8 Conference—where OSINT meets social engineering. I’ll be giving a talk on practical OSINT and can’t wait to connect with others in the community. Some great speakers and talks lined up: lhttps://layer8conference.com/schedule

BC Gang Conflict Shootings Map - 2021 to present date #gangviolence #osint google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?m…

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐯𝐬. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 Explore this side-by-side demo showcasing the advantages of Forensic OSINT over manual Instagram capture – the results speak for themselves. piped.video/MF2C5bXPURo/

Stay ahead in OSINT: 7 actionable tips to keep your skills sharp and ready for any challenge. 🔎 forensicosint.com/7-steps-to…

How to Find a Facebook User ID: A Common Question Answered I get asked this question often enough that I decided to write an article about it #OSINT

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Join me this Tuesday for a webinar with @MaltegoHQ I'll share insights as an OSINT thought leader on selecting the ideal #OSINT solution. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and enhance your toolkit.

𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: 𝐀 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 I was trying to validate a video by doing a reverse image search with a simple screenshot, but it didn’t work. That’s when I discovered a better method—using the video’s thumbnail for the reverse search. I used the Fake News Debunker add-on by InVID & WeVerify, which allows you to extract and reverse search thumbnails from YouTube videos. This simple technique helped me locate the original version of the video, proving it wasn’t new. The first upload was from a different user over a year ago. 𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑶𝑺𝑰𝑵𝑻 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔: Don’t rely solely on screenshots. Extracting video thumbnails can provide more accurate results in reverse searches and help you trace the true origin of the content more effectively.

Recently, I received some messages regarding my OSINT in Canada Resources page. I started it casually a few years ago and have been adding to it ever since. What is it? OSINT Resources in Canada is a @startme page that organizes open source resources by each province. If you'd like to contribute any resources, please feel free to DM me or leave them in the comments.

Thanks @PredictaLabOff for mentioning my OSINT in Canada resource page in your newsletter. I appreciate the mention!

It was an exciting experience presenting this year in the Philippines! Thank you to Alma Saturnino-Alvarez, @TrendMicro, and @DecodePH for making it possible. I covered the importance of documentation including the use of @ForensicOsint