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# The Atypical OSINT Guide

#### The most unusual OSINT guide you've ever seen. The repository is intended for bored professionals only.

#### PRs are welcome! Feel free to submit a pull request, with anything from small fixes to translations, docs or tools you'd like to add.

> **Disclaimer: All information (tools, links, articles, text, images, etc.) is provided for educational purposes only! All information is also based on data from public sources. You are solely responsible for your actions, not the author** ❗️

[![Support Project](https://img.shields.io/badge/Support-Project-critical)](https://github.com/OffcierCia/support/blob/main/README.md)
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| Section                                   | Link                                                                                                   |
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| Introduction: Civil OSINT                 | [Explore](https://github.com/OffcierCia/non-typical-OSINT-guide#introduction-civil-osint)              |
| Immersive & Gamified Learning: Tricks (a) | [Explore](https://github.com/OffcierCia/non-typical-OSINT-guide#immersive--gamified-learning-tricks-a) |
| Training & Practicing                     | [Explore](https://github.com/OffcierCia/non-typical-OSINT-guide#training--practicing)                  |
| Choosing a Pathway to Follow...           | [Explore](https://github.com/OffcierCia/non-typical-OSINT-guide#choosing-a-pathway-to-follow)          |
| Immersive & Gamified Learning: Games (b)  | [Explore](https://github.com/OffcierCia/non-typical-OSINT-guide#immersive--gamified-learning-games-b)  |
| Work (A-Z)                                | [Explore](https://github.com/OffcierCia/non-typical-OSINT-guide#work-a-z)                              |
| External Data                             | [Explore](https://github.com/OffcierCia/non-typical-OSINT-guide#external-data)                         |
| Support Project                           | [Explore](https://github.com/OffcierCia/non-typical-OSINT-guide#support-project)                       |

# Start Here

**Check out:**

- [OSINT Lesson №1: Mind-Mapping](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/Kfy7hVyHhwyBjei0pvPtoXroEJ3I3efE2c4XbvKm8aU)
- [OSINT Lesson №2: Occam’s Razor & Intuition](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/vqfkhx-hVQ2rI4rHx_Owsk_qBb5Zq9khuh5oLDSUR30)
- [OSINT Lesson №3: AI, ChatGPT & Choosing a Pathway to Follow](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/B5QHUahBJwI2_MsofVEGflKdJNL0Fc3DkvY88oeWi_o)

Today I would like to talk about how to become a good OSINT investigator, but to continue the conversation I would like to make a small disclaimer - I will tell you only some aspects because the topic is very vast and I can not describe everything in a single guide, however, I will try to show you the way and how to pass this path. This manual is the culmination of years of work by OSINT professionals. Consider this guidebook to be a compilation of advice and routes!

Keep in mind, this essay is intended to be instructional! Consider your actions carefully or you will be prosecuted or worse! Always keep in mind Ethics & related Laws - like GDPR, etc… You should not romanticize OSINT and on-chain investigations in the same manner that individuals often romanticize hacking and warfare, I highly encourage you!

- [Boston bombing: How internet detectives got it very wrong](https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-22214511)
- [OSINT? WTF??](https://ohshint.gitbook.io/oh-shint-its-a-blog/osint/osint-wtf)
- [Vicarious trauma](https://osintcurio.us/2020/06/08/vicarious-trauma-and-osint-a-practical-guide/)

> Last but not least, everything you do is based on the outcomes you need to achieve! You should be able to select reliable and vetted sources instead of using all the tools and links. Through given routes, you ought to be able to construct your own journey! Following that, I will tell you about the ways that I deem safe and recommend to my clients! OSINT professionals have spent decades developing this manual, sharing their expertise in every word. Once again, consider this guidebook to be a compilation of advice and routes.

It is also crucial to note that OSINT is merely another means to learn about the world around you and is not a way to "get paid instantly." Always take a break to recharge! Your health & mind are important!

- [How to know when to stop](https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-know-when-to-stop)
- [How to Become a 1000 Year Old Vampire](https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/5QpufhoH2ASnppsjs/how-to-become-a-1000-year-old-vampire)
- [How To Learn Fast](https://degatchi.com/articles/how-to-learn-fast/)
- [How to Use Mind Maps to Unleash Your Brain's Creativity and Potential](https://lifehacker.com/how-to-use-mind-maps-to-unleash-your-brains-creativity-1348869811)
- [Can everybody do OSINT?](https://medium.com/osintfun/can-everybody-do-osint-f5d5e6128445)

This information does not make you better or worse. Humanity as a species has a proclivity to adapt to its surroundings, which, as we all know, begins with knowledge, observations, and methodology. Take care of yourself, consider the consequences of your actions, and respect the privacy of others. Do not cross red lines!

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<summary>Expand</summary>

- [OSINT + Crypto](https://www.forensicxs.com/blockchain-osint-decentraland/)
- [osint.sh All in One OSINT Tools List](https://osint.sh/)
- [The Not Yet Exploited Goldmine of OSINT: Opportunities, Open Challenges and Future Trends](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338495014_The_Not_Yet_Exploited_Goldmine_of_OSINT_Opportunities_Open_Challenges_and_Future_Trends)

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Always think twice before acting, follow the law, and follow the OpSec rules. If you want to help or conduct social investigations but lack experience, please reach out to more experienced people so that you do not harm the victims or those attempting to save them. In my articles, on the other hand, I reveal a different application of OSINT, inspired by due diligence and civil financial intelligence, with a focus on **civilian** applications. That is my vision, which I hope you will embrace...

- [Intelligence Studies: Types of Intelligence Collection](https://usnwc.libguides.com/c.php?g=494120&p=3381426)
- [Understanding the Different Types of Intelligence Collection Disciplines](https://www.maltego.com/blog/understanding-the-different-types-of-intelligence-collection-disciplines/)
- [A History of OSINT: From Informing Spies to Detecting Lies](https://www.skopenow.com/news/a-history-of-osint)
- [Open Source Intelligence Investigation: From Strategy to Implementation](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321531302_Open_Source_Intelligence_Investigation_From_Strategy_to_Implementation)
- [Rverse Image Search](https://www.numlookup.com/reverse-image-search)

### **May the Force be with you!**

# Introduction: Civil OSINT

To begin with, I want to say that I will consider OSINT as a set of skills or a mindset, because it can be directly related to doxing, military GEO-INT performed by a security company employee or just media OSINT performed by a VC fund employee in order to find new projects for investment, taking the theory of handshakes as a basis...

- [OSINT Is A State Of Mind](https://medium.com/secjuice/osint-as-a-mindset-7d42ad72113d)
- [Cognitive Bias and Critical Thinking in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)](https://deepsec.net/docs/Slides/2014/Cognitive_Bias_and_Critical_Thinking_in_Open_Source_Intelligence_(OSINT)_-_Benjamin_Brown.pdf)
- [A Brief History of Open Source Intelligence](https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/articles/2016/07/14/a-brief-history-of-open-source-intelligence/)
- [How OSINT powered the largest criminal investigation in US history](https://www.isdglobal.org/digital_dispatches/jan-6-series-how-osint-powered-the-largest-criminal-investigation-in-us-history/)

...Or even a crypto-forensics specialist investigating a major Web3.0 hack case. In other words, it can be used in all spheres of life because it is only a method of working with, assessing and ranking information - do not ever forget that we are all living in the Information Era.

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- [On-Chain Investigations Handbook](https://github.com/OffcierCia/On-Chain-Investigations-Tools-List)
- [The Beginner’s Guide to Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT): Techniques and Tools](https://medium.com/@mohitdeswal_35470/the-beginners-guide-to-open-source-intelligence-osint-techniques-and-tools-6a91b9c37ee1)
- [Awesome Intelligence](https://github.com/ARPSyndicate/awesome-intelligence)

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All of what I said above you can develop in yourself, but the essence of all directions is the same - the ability to notice valuable information, anomalies, see the differences, carefully analyze the facts and build a logical chain - while being in the flow of information. Start up from checking out your own info and your own data: make an OSINT research against yourself. Collect all data, visualize it, then, erase - with using SERM/ORM techniques.

- [Examples of opsec and privacy fails when doing OSINT](https://www.osintme.com/index.php/2022/01/17/examples-of-opsec-and-privacy-fails-when-doing-osint/)
- [WhatBreach](https://github.com/Ekultek/WhatBreach)
- [More OpSec Studies](https://github.com/lawsecnet/OPSEC)
- [Basic OPSEC Tips & Tricks for OSINT researchers](https://web.archive.org/web/20221108024236/https://osintcurio.us/2019/04/18/basic-opsec-tips-and-tricks-for-osint-researchers/amp/)
- [The Osint Me ultimate guide to Telegram OSINT and privacy](https://www.osintme.com/index.php/2022/10/18/the-osint-me-ultimate-guide-to-telegram-osint-and-privacy/)
- [Dork yourself before “someone” does](https://osintteam.blog/dork-yourself-before-someone-does-aa49d0c1929f)

I would like to give you the first lesson, all resources which I will advise you - I studied by myself earlier:

- [So You Think You Can Google? - Workshop With Henk van Ess](https://youtu.be/uyqXS5lL-mc)
- [OSINT Origins #1 - Jean-Marc Manach/@manhack](https://youtu.be/XrTFzZ77eEI)
- [An Awesome OSINT Mind-map](http://files.mtg-bi.com/MindMap.jpg)
- [A definitive guide to generating usernames for OSINT purposes](https://github.com/soxoj/username-generation-guide)

# Mind-Mapping

First, let's break down such a concept as mind-mapping. It is very important to teach how to sort information according to different criteria, I believe you can practice sorting absolutely any information you’d like!

- [Mind-map](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map)
- [Gitmind Tool](http://gitmind.com/)
- [What do you need to become an intermediate OSINTer? How can Shodan contribute to OSINT investigations?](https://podtail.com/en/podcast/osintcurious/episode-51-what-do-you-need-to-become-an-intermedi/)
- [First Steps to Getting Started in Open Source Research](https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/2021/11/09/first-steps-to-getting-started-in-open-source-research/)
- [Everything about Open Source Intelligence and OSINT Investigations](https://www.maltego.com/blog/what-is-open-source-intelligence-and-how-to-conduct-osint-investigations/)

**[What is Maltego and why use it for OSINT?](https://wondersmithrae.medium.com/a-beginners-guide-to-osint-investigation-with-maltego-6b195f7245cc)** Maltego is a data mining tool that mines a variety of open-source data resources and uses that data to create graphs for analyzing connections. The graphs allow you to easily make connections between information such as name, email organizational structure, domains, documents, etc. Maltego uses Java so it can run on Windows, Mac, and Linux and is available in many OSINT Linux distros like Buscador or Kali.

Basically, it will parse a large amount of information and search various open-source websites for you and then toss out a pretty looking graph that will help you put the pieces together. Maltego can be used as a resource at any point during the investigation however if your target is a domain it makes sense to start mapping the network with Maltego from the start.

#### Didn't everyone make cheat sheets at school? It's time to do it again, because in the future it should evolve into a Maltego skill!

- [Top OSINT & Infosec Resources for You and Your Team (2022 Edition): 100+ Blogs, Podcasts, YouTube, Books, and more!](https://www.maltego.com/blog/top-osint-infosec-resources-for-you-and-your-team/)
- [A Beginner’s Guide to OSINT Investigation with Maltego](https://wondersmithrae.medium.com/a-beginners-guide-to-osint-investigation-with-maltego-6b195f7245cc)
- [Maltego - Cyber Weapons Lab - Research like an OSINT Analyst](https://youtu.be/46st98FUf8s)
- [Free Digital Badges for learning / developing OSINT Skills](https://www.reddit.com/r/OSINT/comments/kgew5d/free_digital_badges_for_learning_developing_osint/)
- [Tips To Encourage Your Child To Participate In Extracurricular Activities](https://talentgum.com/blog/tips-to-encourage-your-child-to-participate-in-extracurricular-activities)
- [What skills do you need to be good at chess + how to improve it.](https://skillspointer.com/skills-for-chess/)

> A tiny tip - perform [power-searching](https://www.edx.org/course/power-searching-with-google) with using different IPs, over different time ranges and via different [search engines](https://github.com/tasos-py/Search-Engines-Scraper).

## Understanding OSINT Fundamentals, according to [VEEXH](https://wondersmithrae.medium.com/a-beginners-guide-to-osint-investigation-with-maltego-6b195f7245cc):

- a. Grasp the concept of OSINT and its significance in intelligence gathering.
- b. Familiarize yourself with the types of OSINT sources (e.g., social media, public records, online forums, news outlets).
- c. Learn the ethical and legal considerations when collecting OSINT.

**Developing Technical Skills:**

- a. Acquire proficiency in basic computer and internet usage.
- b. Learn [advanced search](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/7YWvHiZXkTXiOE0m-M-Vn6ucN-1xoqRZiEy9IFUYcu0) techniques using search engines and operators.
- c. Understand the importance of anonymity and acquire skills in using VPNs, proxies, and the Tor network.
- d. Familiarize yourself with essential OSINT tools, such as Maltego, Shodan, and Google Dorks.

**Mastering OSINT Collection:**

- a. Learn how to identify and prioritize intelligence requirements.
- b. Develop a systematic approach to collecting data from various sources.
- c. Hone your skills in social engineering, passive reconnaissance, and online reconnaissance.
- d. Acquire expertise in geolocation, imagery analysis, and tracking down information on individuals and organizations.

**OSINT Analysis and Evaluation:**

- a. Learn various analysis techniques, such as link analysis, timeline analysis, and sentiment analysis.
- b. Develop critical thinking and cognitive bias awareness.
- c. Understand the significance of the intelligence cycle and apply it to OSINT analysis.
- d. Evaluate the credibility and reliability of sources and information.

**OSINT Dissemination and Reporting:**

- a. Familiarize yourself with the principles of effective communication.
- b. Learn how to create intelligence reports, briefs, and visualizations.
- c. Understand the importance of tailoring your reporting to different audiences.
- d. Develop the ability to present findings in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.

**Continuous Improvement and Networking:**

- a. Stay updated on the latest OSINT trends, tools, and techniques.
- b. Participate in relevant online communities, forums, and social media groups.
- c. Attend OSINT conferences, workshops, and webinars.

By following this framework, beginners can systematically develop their OSINT skills and become proficient in open source intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination. OSINT (Open-source Intelligence) is also a crucial stage of the penetration testing process.

A thorough examination of [publicly available](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/y7qzSLS8qZuU_fdHcrYyN7eZxGzfo_Z5avmNHqhbrZU) information can increase the chances of finding a vulnerable system, gaining valid credentials through password spraying, or gaining a foothold via social engineering.

# Immersive & Gamified Learning: Tricks (a)

I can also recommend that you turn to an interesting subculture that is suitable for introverts! I am sure that everyone is interested in various strange phenomena in one way or another. Immerse yourself in a net-stalking environment!

Sometimes ordinary people were able to solve crimes which the police could not solve for years with OSINT and GEOINT alone (I could put in here links to subreddits, movies and news but since you and I are now doing OSINT I advise you to find it on your own).

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- [What is Netstalking?](https://graph.org/What-is-Netstalking-Netstalking-Information-Survivors-04-06)
- [GEOGUESSR](https://somerandomstuff1.wordpress.com/2019/02/08/geoguessr-the-top-tips-tricks-and-techniques/)
- [SunCalc Calculator](http://suncalc.net/)
- [Mind Hacks – Psychological profiling, and mental health in OSINT investigations](https://youtu.be/104WpJm_eGk)
- [A Method for Teaching Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Using Personalised Cloud-based Exercises](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340023320_A_Method_for_Teaching_Open_Source_Intelligence_OSINT_Using_Personalised_Cloud-based_Exercises)
- [The RIS Open Source Intelligence Cycle](https://rieas.gr/images/jmbi/ReuserArno.pdf)

</details>

**Also check out:**

- [Alternate Reality Game](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternate_reality_game)
- [reddit.com/r/ARG](http://reddit.com/r/ARG)
- [Net.art](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/VD9IDI8b4jVBHbr5uaGcI_ev6NEKZUuuOhL9IpEfpZs)
- [Applied Anthropology Research Methods](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applied_Anthropology_Research_Methods)
- [Reflections on Becoming an Applied Anthropologist](https://www.jstor.org/stable/25605413)
- [Applied Anthopology (really, study it!)](https://oxfordre.com/anthropology/browse;jsessionid=469E22D5E27E148C59A31BA5715AD18D?page=3&pageSize=20&sort=titlesort&subSite=anthropology&t0=ORE_ANT%3AREFANT001)

The main thing to remember is your health, it is above all, do not let your principles be shaken by what you see. You are an observer! Here well helps to understand the psychology of [SCP researchers](https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/) (when nothing is clear, but the scientific method helps to put everything in its place).

<details>
<summary>Expand</summary>

- [Netstalking: In-Depth](https://graph.org/What-is-Netstalking-Netstalking-Information-Survivors-04-06)
- [How I found early Solana ecosystem Developers using OSINT tactics](https://telegra.ph/How-I-found-early-Solana-ecosystem-Developers-using-OSINT-tactics-01-04)
- [The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Online Anonymity](https://web.archive.org/web/20220302223645/https://anonymousplanet.org/guide.html)
- [OpSec researches and data terminals - contributions are welcome.](https://github.com/OffcierCia/Crypto-OpSec-SelfGuard-RoadMap)
- [Dork Yourself Before Someone Does!](https://yvesei.medium.com/dork-yourself-before-someone-does-aa49d0c1929f)

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Keep in mind that in this part of the Global Internet (I mean OSINT in general, not only the Net-stalking), the percentage of people who are actively looking for problems or need to express their emotions is no different from other places!

- [Act like a Lion 🦁](https://twitter.com/jpurd17/status/1648669362910552067?s=20)
- [obsidian.md OSINT Templates](https://github.com/WebBreacher/obsidian-osint-templates)
- [OSINT Browser Extensions](https://github.com/cqcore/OSINT-Browser-Extensions)
- [Improve Fast Reaction: Techniques to Enhance Your Reflexes](https://medium.com/@joaoaniceto.webdeveloper/improve-fast-reaction-techniques-to-enhance-your-reflexes-fe052a8f2459)
- [The most skilled analysts in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) can make mistakes, but it is important to anticipate and revisit these in order to avoid them!](https://cybernitewatch.com/2023/06/11/10-mistakes-osint-analysts-make-the-importance-of-accuracy-and-integrity/)

**Science + OSINT:**

- [How Occam's Razor Works](https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/scientific-experiments/occams-razor.htm)
- [Occam's Razor as a Scientific Principle](https://study.com/learn/lesson/occams-razor-scientific-principle.html#:~:text=Occam's%20Razor%20is%20a%20principle%20which%20states%20that%20plurality%20should,used%20a%20little%20more%20loosely.)
- [CASE STUDY: Personality Profiling and the Power of OSINT](https://brightplanet.com/2016/11/09/case-study-receptiviti-power-osint/)
- [An Enriched Threat Intelligence Platform for improving OSINT correlation, analysis, visualization and sharing capabilities](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2214212620308589)
- ['Deduction' vs. 'Induction' vs. 'Abduction'](https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/deduction-vs-induction-vs-abduction)
- [The Difference Between Deductive and Inductive Reasoning](https://danielmiessler.com/p/the-difference-between-deductive-and-inductive-reasoning/)
- [Induction Rhetoric](https://www.studysmarter.co.uk/explanations/english/rhetoric/induction-rhetoric/)
- [Deductive and Inductive Reasoning: Definition, Differences & Examples](https://mundanopedia.com/economics/microeconomics/deductive-and-inductive-reasoning-methods/)

**Practising:**

> So, follow OpSec rules and don't make too many mistakes. Conduct your activities from a separate, isolated device.

- [Privacy Concerns and Acceptance Factors of OSINT for Cybersecurity: A Representative Survey](https://petsymposium.org/popets/2023/popets-2023-0028.pdf)
- [What Are Heuristics?](https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-heuristic-2795235)
- [OSINT Trends for 2023 and Beyond](https://blog.sociallinks.io/osint-trends-for-2023-and-beyond/)
- [The Wide-Ranging Uses of OSINT in Military Intelligence](https://blog.sociallinks.io/uses-of-osint-in-military-intelligence/)
- [Better Utilizing Publicly Available Information](https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/resrep20002.7.pdf)
- [Practices of Science: False Positives and False Negatives](https://manoa.hawaii.edu/exploringourfluidearth/chemical/matter/properties-matter/practices-science-false-positives-and-false-negatives)
- [False Positives and False Negatives in Information Security](https://www.guardrails.io/blog/false-positives-and-false-negatives-in-information-security/)
- [Minimize False Positives in Your OSINT Investigations](https://mediasonar.com/reports/minimize-false-positives-osint-investigations/)
- [Social Engineering and the Protection of High-Value Targets](https://www.hensoldt-analytics.com/2023/01/23/social-engineering-osint/)
- [Trace My Shadow Game](https://myshadow.org/trace-my-shadow)
- [What we talk about when we talk about OSINT](https://www.authentic8.com/blog/definition-of-osint)
- [Publicly Available Information: The Secret to Unclassified Data, Part I](https://overthehorizonmdos.wpcomstaging.com/2019/04/08/publicly-available-information-the-secret-to-unclassified-data-part-i/) & [Copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20191117062938/https://othjournal.com/2019/04/08/publicly-available-information-the-secret-to-unclassified-data-part-i/)
- [Improve Your Memory With a Simple Diffuser From eBay](https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnins.2023.1200448/full)

**Cognitive bias mitigation & decision-making when doing OSINT:**

There are no perfect practitioners-analysts, everyone makes mistakes and gets into difficult ambiguous situations (at least once in their life), all the more in conditions of acutely intensive and chronic work overload. And it is absolutely necessary for a practitioner-analyst to know and understand such situations.

Cognitive vulnerabilities (in the established understanding) are exposures and/or tendencies to defects in thinking: significant cognitive distortions, erroneous beliefs, cognitive biases (biases), or stereotyped patterns of thinking that create the basis for a person's predisposition to cognitive failures and lead to distortions and dysfunctions of [thought processes](https://telegra.ph/Cognitive-vulnerabilities-of-the-practitioner-analyst-04-17).

- [Cognitive vulnerabilities of the practitioner-analyst](https://telegra.ph/Cognitive-vulnerabilities-of-the-practitioner-analyst-04-17)
- [Cognitive Bias Mitigation](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317702457_Cognitive_Bias_Mitigation)
- [Recognizing and Mitigating Cognitive Biases: A Threat to Objectivity](https://www.theiia.org/en/content/communications/press-releases/2022/may/new-recognizing-and-mitigating-cognitive-biases-a-threat-to-objectivity/)
- [Cognitive Bias Mitigation: How to Make Decision-Making Rational?](https://ideas.repec.org/p/fau/wpaper/wp2020_01.html)
- [The Impact of Cognitive Biases on Professionals’ Decision-Making: A Review of Four Occupational Areas](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8763848/)
- [HARKing: hypothesizing after the results are known](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15647155/)
- [Hypothesizing after the results are known (HARKing)](https://embassy.science/wiki/Theme:Cc742a7b-826d-4201-b33e-457f2ef79fb9) & [Paper](https://www2.psych.ubc.ca/~schaller/528Readings/Kerr1998.pdf)
- [Cognitive vulnerability](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_vulnerability)
- [Why do we focus on one characteristic to compare when choosing between alternatives?](https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/take-the-best-heuristic) & [More](https://fourweekmba.com/take-the-best-heuristic/)
- [Are Cyber Attackers Thinking Fast and Slow?](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1071181319631096)
- [US Comission Report - 2005](https://govinfo.library.unt.edu/wmd/about.html)
- [5 Cognitive Biases could affect your OSINT investigations](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-cognitive-biases-could-affect-your-osint-investigations-?utm_source=share&utm_medium=guest_mobile_web&utm_campaign=copy)

Most of us experience 'gut feelings' we can't explain, such as instantly loving (or hating) a new property when we're househunting or the snap judgments we make on meeting new people. Now researchers say these feelings (or intuitions) - are real and we should take our hunches seriously.

Don't limit yourself to one approach; don't be afraid to try experiments, but keep in mind that the outcomes of such approaches should always be **double-checked**. They serve more as learning tools than as actual advice for investigators. Visit the following websites:

- [Intuition Is More Than Just A Hunch, Says New Research](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080305144210.htm)
- [Intuition as Emergence: Bridging Psychology, Philosophy and Organizational Science](https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.787428/full)
- [Intelligence Analysis: Structured Methods or Intuition?](https://www.academia.edu/4259879/Intelligence_Analysis_Structured_Methods_or_Intuition)
- [The Potential of Integrating Intelligence and Intuition](https://www.thecipherbrief.com/the-potential-of-integrating-intelligence-and-intuition)

**Also:**

**According to [wondersmith_rae](https://wondersmithrae.medium.com/training-yourself-to-be-an-analytical-thinker-476bdb7e7c99)**: In classical rhetoric, the “elements of circumstance” created by Aristotle have been used to analyze rhetorical questions for ages. They also apply to modern-day analysis and can be used as a foundation for an investigation. **(Who, what, when, where, why, in what way, by what means)**

A condensed yet equally valuable version of the elements is called the “5W’s and an H” or Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. These questions have been used in rhetoric, religious study, police investigations, journalism, and by lawyers since ancient Greece. It is said that an investigation can not be truly complete until all of the Ws and the H can be answered.

Applying the same elements to our OSINT investigations we can ask and answer similar questions. By [answering](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/y7qzSLS8qZuU_fdHcrYyN7eZxGzfo_Z5avmNHqhbrZU) the 5W’s a narrative begins to emerge from our collected data. It is now up to us as analysts to connect the dots in a succinct way. The catch is, that anyone who has done research knows that when information starts to be uncovered it is easy to get stuck in a rabbit hole.

- [The Power of Shutting Down Your Senses: How to Boost Your Creativity and Have a Clear Mind](https://buffer.com/resources/the-power-of-shutting-down-your-senses-how-to-boost-your-creativity-and-have-a-clear-mind/amp/)
- [Using the OSINT Mind-State for Better Online Investigations](https://www.sans.org/webcasts/atmic-talk-osint-mind-state-online-investigations-114115/)
- [Latest Trends in SOCMINT, OSINT & Cyber-Psychology](https://www.toddington.com/wp-content/uploads/1Day_OSINT_Masterclass-1-1.pdf)
- [Citizen OSINT Analysts: Motivations of Open-Source Intelligence Volunteers](https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A1670900&dswid=-6049)
- [New guide on investigating and mapping perpetrators in open-source investigations](https://piac.asn.au/2023/03/29/new-guide-on-investigating-and-mapping-perpetrators-in-open-source-investigations/)
- [An Overseas Businessman Died and Left Me $4.6M, So I Used OSINT & Social Engineering to Scam a Scammer](https://hatless1der.com/an-overseas-businessman-died-and-left-me-4-6m-so-i-used-osint-social-engineering-to-scam-a-scammer/)
- [Cchatgpt-unlock-geolocation-data](https://www.digitaldigging.org/p/4-chatgpt-unlock-geolocation-data)
- [Telegram-osint-vm-part-2](https://www.cqcore.uk/telegram-osint-vm-part-2/)
- [Safeguarding OSINTers: Shielding Against Disinformation Manipulation](https://osintteam.blog/safeguarding-osinters-shielding-against-disinformation-manipulation-dfbbfbf1db08)
- [Unveiling the Digital Detective: Essential OSINT Tools and Techniques for Investigators.](https://osintteam.blog/unveiling-the-digital-detective-essential-osint-tools-and-techniques-for-investigators-adf486ad2ccd)

Once you can distinguish the information, sort it out then the next thing you can do is start practicing. As you know, **good practice requires good motivation**! You only need to know one thing: people think that intelligence is fixed — but it isn’t. Your brain is like a muscle; the more you use it, the more it grows. Education is no longer a one-time event, but a lifelong experience.

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- [Beginners Field Guide: Where & How to Learn OSINT](https://medium.com/the-sleuth-sheet/beginners-field-guide-where-how-to-learn-osint-bd2e11469f31)
- [Traps used by cyber detectives…](https://medium.com/@ibederov_en/traps-used-by-cyber-detectives-c778b4853f1a)
- [MAC Address Investigation](https://t.me/ibederov_en/18)
- [The ULTIMATE Guide to Writing Intelligence Reports…](https://www.intelligence101.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-writing-intelligence-reports-complete-with-templates-examples/)
- [Business Resilience Resources](https://start.me/p/wMgzM5/business-resilience)
- [Person OSINT investigation workflow from a privacy perspective](https://www.osintme.com/index.php/2022/08/31/person-osint-investigation-workflow-from-a-privacy-perspective/)
- [Setting Your Moral Compass: A Workbook for Applied Ethics in OSINT](https://ethicaljournalismnetwork.org/setting-your-moral-compass-a-workbook-for-applied-ethics-in-osint)
- [Reddit Bureau of Investigation](https://www.reddit.com/r/RBI/)
- [The Dark Arts of OSINT](https://av.tib.eu/en/media/38959)
- [OSINT Wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/OSINT/wiki/index/)
- [OSINT Map](https://cipher387.github.io/osintmap)

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**Also check out:**

> [Recent surveys show](https://4discovery.com/2019/09/10/litigating-in-an-e-world-e-discovery-forensics-and-open-source-intelligence-in-legal-research/) that over 97% of businesses store data in the Cloud. Learn how to identify potential sources of Cloud data, issue  discovery requests, and implement litigation holds, as well as how to preserve, collect, filter, review, and produce Cloud data.

> [Information relevant](https://4discovery.com/2019/09/10/litigating-in-an-e-world-e-discovery-forensics-and-open-source-intelligence-in-legal-research/) to your case is on the Internet, usually hiding in plain sight. Business records, domain name registrations, websites, online user identities, social media posts, photos, and videos are only a search query away. Do you know how to find it? Learn how open source information can impact a broad range of matters and how to effectively identify sources of information and search for open source data.

- [Criminals Language from a Psycholinguistics point of view](https://www.paperdue.com/essay/criminals-language-from-a-psycholinguistics-1851)
- [USING LANGUAGE ANALYSIS FOR IDENTIFYING AND ASSESSING OFFENDERS](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340985509_FORENSIC_PSYCHOLINGUISTICS_USING_LANGUAGE_ANALYSIS_FOR_IDENTIFYING_AND_ASSESSING_OFFENDERS)
- [Forensic Psycholinguistics Using Language Analysis for Identifying and Assessing](https://criminalprofiling.com/forensic-psycholinguistics-using-language-analysis-for-identifying-and-assessing/)
- [The Ultimate Guide to Human Intelligence (HUMINT)](https://www.intelligence101.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-human-intelligence-humint/)
- [Undermining social engineering using open source intelligence gathering](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283250856_Undermining_social_engineering_using_open_source_intelligence_gathering)
- [Signal OSINT - SIGINT](https://worldwidescience.org/topicpages/o/osint+signals+intelligence.html)
- [E-Discovery, Forensics, and Open Source Intelligence in Legal Research](https://4discovery.com/2019/09/10/litigating-in-an-e-world-e-discovery-forensics-and-open-source-intelligence-in-legal-research/)
- [From Dissent to OSINT? Understanding, Influencing, and Protecting Roles, Reputation, and Revenue](https://complexdiscovery.com/from-dissent-to-osint-understanding-influencing-and-protecting-roles-reputation-and-revenue/)
- [The Basics: What is e-Discovery?](https://cdslegal.com/knowledge/the-basics-what-is-e-discovery/)
- [A system for organizing, collecting, and presenting open-source intelligence](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42488-022-00068-4)

# Training & Practicing

**Good training materials:**

- [New-Generation OSINT Framework](https://github.com/gowthamaraj/OSINT-Explorer)
- [Python for OSINT 21 days](https://github.com/cipher387/python-for-OSINT-21-days)
- [Googledorking](https://tryhackme.com/room/googledorking) + [dorksearch.com](https://dorksearch.com/)
- [Searchlightosint](https://tryhackme.com/room/searchlightosint)
- [Shodan](https://tryhackme.com/room/shodan)
- [Geolocatingimages](https://tryhackme.com/room/geolocatingimages)
- [Instruments-on-the-radio-waves](https://telegra.ph/Instruments-on-the-radio-waves-02-01) + [websdr.org](https://websdr.org) + [try 😅](http://websdr.ewi.utwente.nl:8901/?tune=4625)
- [Somesint](https://tryhackme.com/room/somesint)
- [osintframework.com](https://osintframework.com)
- [OSINT At Home YouTube Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrFPX1Vfqk3ehZKSFeb9pVIHqxqrNW8Sy)
- [myosint.training](https://www.myosint.training/)
- [Awesome Cyber Skills](https://github.com/joe-shenouda/awesome-cyber-skills)
- [Awesome Maps](https://github.com/simsieg/awesome-maps)

Here is a very good brain-stretching game will help to train associative thinking - a very important skill for anyone in [OSINT](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OSINT?src=hashtag_click):

- [Wikipedia:Wiki Game](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wiki_Game)

When I was young we played «5 steps till Ragnarok» - the goal was to find the page about this myth in 5 steps (5 clicks) from any random Wikipedia page! 🙂

**Follow top OSINT specialists:**

- [twitter.com/UKOSINT](https://twitter.com/UKOSINT)
- [twitter.com/dutch_osintguy](https://twitter.com/dutch_osintguy)
- [twitter.com/jakecreps](https://twitter.com/jakecreps)
- [twitter.com/OSINTtechniques](https://twitter.com/OSINTtechniques)
- [The Sleuth Sheet](https://medium.com/the-sleuth-sheet)
- [OSINT Essentials](https://osintessentials.medium.com/)
- [Sector035](https://medium.com/@sector035)
- [Igor S. Bederov](https://medium.com/@ibederov_en)
- [twitter.com/OSINTHK](https://twitter.com/OSINTHK)
- [A global OSINT Community](https://osintfr.com/en/home/)
- [twitter.com/OSINT_Research](https://twitter.com/OSINT_Research)
- [twitter.com/OSINTtechniques](https://twitter.com/OSINTtechniques)
- [www.reddit.com/r/OSINT](https://www.reddit.com/r/OSINT)

**More Resources:**

> [In addition to its traditional function of enabling less miscalculated decisions,](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331073990_Digital_Open_Source_Intelligence_and_International_Security_A_Primer) the audience of modern intelligence is growing beyond state or corporation leadership, and is expanding to the public. It is no longer a mere warning mechanism, but also a know-how reservoir and improvisation pool to resolve matters in times of unexpected crises.
 
- [Awesome OSINT + Crypto](https://github.com/aaarghhh/awesome_osint_criypto_web3_stuff)
- [Google Hacking](https://seckrd.com/google-hacking)
- [GOSI: GIAC Open Source Intelligence](https://www.giac.org/certification/open-source-intelligence-gosi)
- [SEC487: Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Gathering and Analysis](https://www.sans.org/cyber-security-courses/open-source-intelligence-gathering/)
- [Inteltechniques.net](https://www.inteltechniques.net/)
- [Image Research OSINT](https://github.com/cqcore/Image-Research-OSINT)
- [15 tools you should know as a security analyst](https://osintteam.blog/15-tools-you-should-know-as-a-security-analyst-f95007e94d99)
- [Open Source Intelligence Techniques](https://inteltechniques.com/book1.html)
- [The Internet Intelligence & Investigation Handbook](https://www.amazon.com/Internet-Intelligence-Investigation-Handbook-practical/dp/B096TJMV7J)
- [NATO OSINT HandBook](https://github.com/lawsecnet/OPSEC/blob/master/NATO%20OSINT%20Handbook%20v1.2%20-%20Jan%202002.pdf)
- [Geolocation OSINT](https://github.com/cqcore/Geolocation-OSINT)
- [geodetective.io](https://geodetective.io/)
- [Social Media OSINT](https://github.com/cqcore/Social-Media-OSINT)
- [Fascinating Search Engines That Search for Faces](https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-fascinating-search-engines-search-faces/)
- [Future of OSINT: People Searching with ChatGPT](https://dorksearch.com/blog/future-of-osint-people-searching/)
- [Geolocation: At The Retail Park](https://nixintel.info/osint/geolocation-at-the-retail-park/)

**Tools (AI, ChatGPT, ML, Others):**

> [In recent years, public interest in open-source intelligence gathering and analysis](https://www.sans.org/webcasts/atmic-talk-osint-mind-state-online-investigations-114115/) has increased exponentially. As this interest has grown, more and more OSINT investigations have been relying on tools and automation, leaving the analysis process behind. You should consider OSINT a thought process. The "OSINT state of mind" is key for keeping track of your investigative steps, picking the right tools and sources, analyzing the data, and reporting to generate actionable intelligence!

- [OSINT Tools Map](https://metaosint.github.io/chart)
- [Sherlock](https://github.com/sherlock-project/sherlock)
- [gpt.censys.io](https://gpt.censys.io/)
- [ChatGeoPT](https://github.com/earth-genome/ChatGeoPT)
- [ChatGPT for OSINT: Example](https://t.me/osintkanal/2009) | Tip: Use [deepl.com](https://www.deepl.com/translator)
- [Emoji OSINT](https://www.dutchosintguy.com/post/cryptography-osint-can-you-read-emoji)
- [Advangle](http://advangle.com/)
- [searchcode.com](https://searchcode.com/)
- [dorkgpt.com](https://www.dorkgpt.com/)
- [OSINT & ChatGPT: 103 Ideas](https://t.me/irozysk/9377)
- [OSINT + AI](https://github.com/jiep/offensive-ai-compilation)
- [OSINT - SAN](https://github.com/Bafomet666/OSINT-SAN)
- [OSINT Buddy](https://github.com/jerlendds/osintbuddy)
- [ChatGPT: The AI-Powered Secret Weapon for OSINT](https://blog.gopenai.com/chatgpt-the-ai-powered-secret-weapon-for-osint-133a68d8302e)
- [Do not treat a tool like a silver buller for all task!](https://osintessentials.medium.com/the-one-osint-tool-you-must-have-to-supercharge-your-investigations-94f5015b6318)
- [The New OSINT Cheat Code: ChatGPT](https://medium.com/the-sleuth-sheet/the-new-osint-cheat-code-chatgpt-cd54c190fa11)
- [Harnessing the Power of ChatGPT for OSINT: A Practical Guide to Your AI OSINT Assistant](https://hackernoon.com/harnessing-the-power-of-chatgpt-for-osint-a-practical-guide-to-your-ai-osint-assistant)
- [Awesome Free ChatGPT](https://github.com/LiLittleCat/awesome-free-chatgpt)
- [Offensive AI](https://github.com/jiep/offensive-ai-compilation)
- [Bitcoin Investigation Manual AML](https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Investigation-Manual-AML-Money-Laundering/dp/1077484070)
- [StreetCLIP](https://huggingface.co/geolocal/StreetCLIP)
- [CavalierGPT](https://chatgpt.com/g/g-Rddxw5Vyc-cavaliergpt-cybersecurity-osint-investigations)

# Choosing a Pathway to Follow...

Some will enjoy [analyzing images](https://29a.ch/photo-forensics/#forensic-magnifier), [satellite images](https://spectator.earth/), calculating time and place from [the angle of shadows from a photo](https://www.suncalc.org/#/40.1789,-3.5156,3/2022.05.05/12:15/1/3), or measuring mountain [peak size](https://www.peakfinder.org/) in order to perform private detective investigations. Or, let's say, doing OSINT in crypto, for example, in which case your motivation will be money and self-fulfillment... Or [searching for rare stories](https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/buying-volcanoes-robert-ripley-paricutin-whakaari.amp) even!

[Read my channel if you like this topic](https://t.me/officer_cia)... Or someone can even get into [AD-INT](https://medium.com/@ibederov_en/mac-address-osint-e539504ae925) which is growing day-by-day right now. For GEOINT skills training I suggest checking [geoguessr.com](https://geoguessr.com/) & [whereami.io](https://whereami.io/).

**Just take a look at this awesome Mind-Map:**

- [Click on me!](http://files.mtg-bi.com/MindMap.jpg)

**Explore data terminals:**

- [Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Reconnaissance](https://z3r0trust.medium.com/open-source-intelligence-osint-reconnaissance-9f0bafd672b2)
- [A collection of several hundred online tools for OSINT](https://github.com/cipher387/osint_stuff_tool_collection)
- [Phantom Tide](https://github.com/tg12/phantomtide) - Cross-domain OSINT dashboard for maritime and airspace analysis.
- [This page is for anyone who loves open source investigating](https://start.me/p/DPYPMz/the-ultimate-osint-collection)
- [Start.me + OSINT](https://start.me/p/Pwy0X4/osint-inception)
- [Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) in 5 Hours - Full Course - Learn OSINT!](https://youtu.be/qwA6MmbeGNo)
- [Follow!](https://twitter.com/Sector035)
- [myosint.training/courses/](https://myosint.training/courses/)
- [Comparing OSINT Typosquatting Tools like DNSTwist, DNSRazzle against Bolster’s Typosquatting monitoring](https://securityboulevard.com/2022/02/comparing-osint-typosquatting-tools-like-dnstwist-dnsrazzle-against-bolsters-typosquatting-monitoring/)
- [* What’s that font?](https://osintessentials.medium.com/wtf-be0de2230ed2)
- [OSINT Cheatsheet](https://thekaiz3n.com/cheatsheet/2022/01/12/osint.html)

You may even want to de-anonymize telegram users ([read this channel](https://t.me/ibederov_en)) or, conversely, join [counter-OSINT](https://github.com/soxoj/counter-osint-guide-en) bros. But in doing so, I urge you not to forget the key skills of information retrieval, information analytics, and information application...

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- [Counter OSINT Guide](https://github.com/soxoj/counter-osint-guide-en)
- [HUMINT VS Social Engineering Resources](https://telegra.ph/HUMINT-VS-Social-Engineering-Resources-03-24)
- [From oblivion to illumination. Part 1 | On the line of creativity and defense](https://mirror.xyz/0xc34B1730BA53abD717a1E57A358F39C046053581/Ra_UVvUwOrO5W56k2QpP4jKhYAGMhsNnfvwrdKWQ1EI)
- [How to learn anything.](https://twitter.com/sahilbloom/status/1662453471608446976)

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I'll highlight some basic advice for you - evaluate information according to different criteria, always know your "base settings" - it's good for the mental health, the things you find shouldn't ruin your foundations! Practice it, do it in your daily life, apply OSINT where it seems un-obvious like mentioned below:

- [5 Ways OSINT Can Help Your Career! - Knowmad OSINT](https://knowmad-osint.com/5-ways-osint-can-help-your-career/)
- [The Art of Attack](https://books.google.nl/books?id=j583EAAAQBAJ&pg=PT10&lpg=PT10&dq=how+to+think+like+an+osint+mindset&source=bl&ots=JeHrgDkP0q&sig=ACfU3U0UC_u94QQs3wdSXmIt2VsZcJNcyw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjIvNrwlcj3AhXD0qQKHZfUA50Q6AF6BAgiEAM#v=onepage&q=how%20to%20think%20like%20an%20osint%20mindset&f=false)
- [Ontology Population for Open-Source Intelligence](https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-2161/paper27.pdf)
- [Cryptography & OSINT - The fundamentals](https://www.dutchosintguy.com/post/cryptography-osint-the-fundamentals)
- [Use Zero-Width Characters to Hide Secret Messages in Text (& Even Reveal Leaks)](https://null-byte.wonderhowto.com/how-to/use-zero-width-characters-hide-secret-messages-text-even-reveal-leaks-0198692/)
- [OSINT: username search tool](https://www.secjuice.com/osint-username-search-tool/)
- [PainlessPeek Tool - GEOINT](https://github.com/adacable/painlessPeek)
- [ChatGPT-osint Tool](https://github.com/gigz/gpt-osint)
- [Querytool](https://github.com/oryon-osint/querytool)

# Immersive & Gamified Learning: Games (b)

Join communities, of course and chat, chat! Below I've only mentioned English-speaking communities but there are also local ones, do some research on your own. I’m 100% sure in you! You will succeed! Do you like to hang out with friends? If so, then try playing Dozor or Encounter (or any NightGame based on codebreaking or geolocation or Escapology or Lock-Picking) together!

- [DozoR Team Night Game](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dozor)
- [Codebreaking](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codebreaking)
- [GeoCaching](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching)
- [Escapology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escapology)
- [Lock-Picking](https://www.art-of-lockpicking.com/how-to-pick-a-lock-guide/)

**Check out:**

- [Ingress](https://www.ingress.com/)
- [Geocaching](https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/geocaching/)
- [Escapology](https://www.escapology.com/en)
- [Best Tool For Information Gathering 🔎](https://github.com/Moham3dRiahi/Th3inspector)
- [Awesome Intelligence](https://github.com/ARPSyndicate/awesome-intelligence)
- [Security Tips & Devices for Digital Nomads](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/GX0LvoKDcC12ACXzhT3F_3PVRSfEyhE8cJYMZnoia9U)

**OSINT-Games:**

- [kasescenarios.com](https://kasescenarios.com/)
- [Sourcing.games](https://sourcing.games/)
- [OSINT Exercise #018](https://gralhix.com/list-of-osint-exercises/osint-exercise-018/)
- [osint.games](https://www.osint.games/)
- [spyingchallenge.com](http://spyingchallenge.com/)
- [10 Beginner OSINT CTF Solutions](https://geckosint.medium.com/10-beginner-osint-ctf-solutions-ae89e557a4b)
- [More OSINT CTFs](https://warnerchad.medium.com/osint-ctfs-9993129c10c7)
- [OSINT Challenges List - Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/OSINT/comments/vu9i43/looking_for_osint_challenges_ctfs/)
- [2 great OSINT Training Tools](https://nixintel.info/osint/two-great-osint-training-tools/)
- [OSINT-Related Games - Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/OSINT/comments/i62fhp/osint_related_games/)
- [The 10 best location-based games](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/best-location-based-gps-games/)
- [7 Geolocation Games to Get You Exploring the Outdoors](https://www.samsung.com/uk/explore/entertainment/7-geolocation-games-to-get-you-exploring-the-outdoors/)
- [Location-based game](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Location-based_game)
- [What is a Fox Hunt in Ham Radio?](https://hamradioplanet.com/what-is-a-fox-hunt-in-ham-radio/)
- [9 Virtual Games to Play When You Can't Be Together](https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/entertainment/virtual-games)

Carefully study these resources and come back to them as you journey through the world of the hornets, don't forget the roots. This article does not answer questions, but rather raises some rhetorical questions to encourage you to think about something!

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- [Comprehensive Counter OSINT](https://github.com/soxoj/counter-osint-guide-en)
- [Counter OSINT](https://github.com/CScorza/OSINTAnonymous)
- [Open Source Intelligence Investigation: From Strategy to Implementation](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321531302_Open_Source_Intelligence_Investigation_From_Strategy_to_Implementation)
- [Intelligence in the internet age: The emergence and evolution of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0747563211002585)
- [A Guide to Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)](https://greydynamics.com/a-guide-to-open-source-intelligence-osint/)
- [Intelligent evidence: Using open source intelligence (OSINT) in criminal proceedings](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/309015913_Intelligent_evidence_Using_open_source_intelligence_OSINT_in_criminal_proceedings)
- [The Intelligence Cycle: Generating OSINT from OSINF](https://www.skopenow.com/news/the-intelligence-cycle-creating-osint-from-osinf)

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Since this is an atypical guide, I think it's worthwhile to offer you a list of TV shows and movies that I think involve OSINT in one way or another:

- [OSINT Films List](https://www.aware-online.com/en/osint-films/)
- [SEARCHING](https://youtu.be/3Ro9ebQxEOY)
- [The Most Hated Man on the Internet](https://youtu.be/ySFpxEdKxMw)
- [Why Did You Kill Me?](https://youtu.be/QEXV8Rif8Vc)
- [Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet](https://youtu.be/Z_l702HNPAA)
- [Don't F**k With Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer](https://youtu.be/x41SMm-9-i4)
- [Reddit Ruined Their Lives: The Innocent Victims Of Internet Justice](https://youtu.be/hi14dP5Rdm0)
- [Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror](https://youtu.be/hpceNxQASKw)
- [Who Am I - Kein System ist sicher](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3042408/)
- [The History of Analog Horror](https://youtu.be/-I_4ph-L19U)
- [Dark Web: Cicada 3301](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8110246/)
- [Movie 43 (LOL)](https://youtu.be/A9fBCkwDW8c)
- [Mr. Robot](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4158110/)
- [Open Windows](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt2409818/)
- [Män som hatar kvinnor](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1132620/)

**References:**

> [Open Source Intelligence, commonly referred to as OSINT,](https://www.skopenow.com/news/osintforgood-the-philanthropic-application-of-osint) is the collection, collation, and analysis of publicly available information. OSINT is a tradecraft developed in the national security sector that has now expanded through a range of sectors, including law enforcement, journalism, corporate security, academic research, and the legal sector. OSINT can also be used to support charitable causes!

- [Any cool movies related to OSINT?](https://www.reddit.com/r/OSINT/comments/owxp7r/any_cool_movies_related_to_osint/)
- [OSINT Movies List](https://twitter.com/AllForOsint/status/1581244439271350272)
- [OSINT Movie Time for the Holidays](https://medium.com/@sector035/osint-movie-time-for-the-holidays-7a5f74f18f44)
- [The best films about OSINT](https://medium.com/@ibederov_en/the-best-films-about-osint-5c3ab580f56)
- [Intelligence Television and Movies About Spies, Spying, Intelligence and Espionage](https://www.intelligence101.com/my-favourite-intelligence-television-and-movies-about-spies-spying-intelligence-and-espionage/)
- [DOD film list – spreadsheet version](https://www.spyculture.com/dod-film-list-spreadsheet-version/)
- [Week in OSINT 2020-12](https://sector035.nl/articles/2020-12)
- [ARG SubReddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/ARG/)
- [OSINT SubReddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/OSINT/)
- [Blockchain OSINT](https://www.forensicxs.com/blockchain-osint-decentraland/)
- [John Doe Strikes Again](https://hamzaharooon.medium.com/john-doe-strikes-again-n00bzctf-osint-d2122d54c508)
- [Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT)](https://irp.fas.org/program/masint.htm)
- [One Search To Rule Them All – Boolean Searches For Images](https://nixintel.info/osint/one-search-to-rule-them-all-boolean-searches-for-images/)
- [SOC Puppet Creation Guide](https://medium.com/the-sleuth-sheet/soc-puppet-creation-guide-888768dce96e)
- [The Three Types of Intelligence for Threat Intelligence: A Comprehensive Guide](https://medium.com/the-sleuth-sheet/the-three-types-of-intelligence-for-threat-intelligence-a-comprehensive-guide-e8bbf1f26164)
- [Unmasking OSINT: A Data Aggregation Journey](https://medium.com/@VEEXH/unmasking-osint-a-data-aggregation-journey-14bea88eb045)

**OSINT Bookshelf:**

- [My recently read OSINT & security books – recommendations](https://www.osintme.com/index.php/2021/04/30/my-recently-read-osint-security-books-recommendations/)
- [geodetective.io Training](https://geodetective.io/)
- [The Open Source Intelligence Analysis Bookshelf](https://medium.com/the-sleuth-sheet/the-open-source-intelligence-analysis-bookshelf-942dc05a16bd)
- [7 OSINT Books Every Analyst Should Read](https://www.liferaftinc.com/blog/7-osint-books-every-analyst-should-read?hs_amp=true)
- [Books by Michael Bazzell](https://inteltechniques.com/book1.html)
- [What to read to understand intelligence and espionage](https://www.wgu.edu/career-guide/information-technology/osint-career.html#openSubscriberModal)
- [The Official CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception — H. Keith Melton, Robert Wallace (2009)](https://www.bokus.com/bok/9780061943331/official-cia-manual-of-trickery-and-deception/) & [Link](https://www.google.se/books/edition/The_Official_CIA_Manual_of_Trickery_and/LbrzMtkyCGUC?hl=ru&gbpv=1&dq=inauthor:%22H.+Keith+Melton%22&printsec=frontcover) & [Link2](https://www.bokus.com/bok/9780061943331/official-cia-manual-of-trickery-and-deception/)
- [Offensive OSINT Tools](https://github.com/wddadk/Offensive-OSINT-Tools)
- [Spycraft](https://books.google.se/books/about/Spycraft.html?id=eJg0WV6sGlEC&redir_esc=y) & [Link](https://www.google.se/books/edition/Spycraft/RHWH7gVIO9cC?hl=ru&gbpv=1&dq=inauthor:%22H.+Keith+Melton%22&printsec=frontcover)
- [Ultimate Spy](https://www.google.se/books/edition/Ultimate_Spy/EObtBgAAQBAJ?hl=ru&gbpv=1&dq=inauthor:%22H.+Keith+Melton%22&printsec=frontcover)
- [Bestselling Books by Kevin Mitnick](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/bestselling-books-by-kevin-mitnick)

**Zettelkasten Method:**

- [Zettelkasten Method With Obsidian- How to Take Smart Notes](https://beingpax.medium.com/zettelkasten-method-with-obsidian-how-to-take-smart-notes-with-examples-cdaf348febbd)
- [Setting Up a Zettelkasten in Obsidian: More Than a Note-Taking App](https://facedragons.com/productivity/setting-up-a-zettelkasten-in-obsidian/)
- [obsidian-zettelkasten](https://mattgiaro.com/obsidian-zettelkasten/)
- [Getting started with Zettelkasten](https://obsidian.rocks/getting-started-with-zettelkasten-in-obsidian/)
- [Awesome OSINT](https://github.com/jivoi/awesome-osint)
- [OSINT Guide](https://github.com/drull1000/OSINT-guide)

# Work: A-Z

I would see it as learning a foreign language. Okay, you have learned it and come to a country where it is spoken to live. But everyone there knows this language... So it's important to know something else in addition. Typically, it is necessary to have writing skills, interact well with people, or be a lawyer. With all said, different approaches require different skills and mind-sets!

> Keep in mind that OSINT is NOT a "sort of a [front-running/tailgating](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/frontrunning.asp) or scalping but in real life"!

<details>
<summary>Expand</summary>

- ["There's No Such Thing As Open Source Intelligence"](https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1633909123988242438.html)
- [How to Become an Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Investigator](https://www.wgu.edu/career-guide/information-technology/osint-career.html#close)
- [Actually a great book about attacks & defenses](https://www.amazon.com/Network-Attacks-Defenses-Hands-Approach-ebook/dp/B00A8SN8WQ)
- [OSINT Guide – Open Source Intelligence](https://www.osintguide.com/2023/01/04/start-a-consulting-business-as-an-osint-expert/)
- [The Art of Proactive Defense: Mastering Threat Hunting with OSINT Tools](https://medium.com/@mohitdeswal_35470/the-art-of-proactive-defense-mastering-threat-hunting-with-osint-tools-336683d6d53b)
- [The Missing Semester of Your OSINT Education](https://medium.com/the-sleuth-sheet/the-missing-semester-of-your-osint-education-60b7bd48b7e9)
- [OSINT For Searching People](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JxBbMt4JvGr--G0Pkl3jP9VDTBunR2uD3_faZXDvhxc/edit#gid=1978517898)
- [AaronCTI's OSINT Resource Collection](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1klugQqw6POlBtuzon8S0b18-gpsDwX-5OYRrB7TyNEw/htmlview)

</details>

**Work:**

- [anonfriendly.com](http://anonfriendly.com/)
- [osintjobs](https://twitter.com/osintjobs)
- [I'll show you how to make money using OSINT](https://0xtechrock.gumroad.com/)
- [Python for OSINT 21 days](https://github.com/cipher387/python-for-OSINT-21-days)
- [osintjobs.sociallinks.io](https://osintjobs.sociallinks.io/)
- [On-Chain Investigations Tools List](https://github.com/OffcierCia/On-Chain-Investigations-Tools-List)
- [How to find a job in Web3?](web.archive.org/web/20220618210743/https://twitter.com/_prestwich/status/1538267150917308416)
- [www.jobprotocol.xyz](https://www.jobprotocol.xyz/) & try [HR games](https://sourcing.games/)!
- Due Diligence
- [Join an already existing crew...](https://osintfr.com/en/our-osinters-are-talented/)
- Journalism
- SMM
- [AML/Crypto Investigations](https://github.com/OffcierCia/On-Chain-Investigations-Tools-List)
- [strategytribe.io](https://strategytribe.io)
- [Detect Personal Information Leakage With OSINT Attack Surface Management](https://osintteam.blog/detect-personal-information-leakage-with-osint-attack-surface-management-4a46923dd2fd)

# External Data

**More tools (random) to use in work:**

- [mullvad.net/en/browser](https://mullvad.net/en/browser)
- [TinyCheck](https://github.com/KasperskyLab/TinyCheck)
- [lampyre.io](https://lampyre.io/)
- [osintui](https://github.com/wssheldon/osintui)
- [OSINT-Browser-Extensions](https://github.com/cqcore/OSINT-Browser-Extensions)
- [cylect.io](https://cylect.io/)
- [OSINT for Countries](https://github.com/wddadk/OSINT-for-countries)
- [tazeros.com/webanalytics](https://tazeros.com/webanalytics)
- [dorkgenius.com](https://dorkgenius.com)
- [meta-webtools.com](https://meta-webtools.com/)
- [Venatorbrowser](https://t.me/venatorbrowser)
- [app.shadowmap.org](https://app.shadowmap.org/)
- [dnstwist](https://github.com/elceef/dnstwist)
- [Automated Website Takedown](https://bolster.ai/automated-website-takedown)
- [OSINT+ChatGPT PDF](https://t.me/osintil/332)
- [GVision](https://github.com/GONZOsint/gvision?s=35)
- [geohints.com](https://geohints.com/)
- [Social Media OSINT Tools Collection](https://github.com/osintambition/Social-Media-OSINT-Tools-Collection)

**Specific (to be updated):**

> **According to [GoldenOwl](https://osintteam.blog/safeguarding-osinters-shielding-against-disinformation-manipulation-dfbbfbf1db08):** As the battle against disinformation intensifies, OSINT practitioners must be vigilant in protecting themselves from manipulation. By adopting a critical mindset, diversifying information sources, verifying social media information, utilizing fact-checking tools, staying updated on disinformation techniques, collaborating with trusted communities, educating others, [maintaining ethical standards](https://osintteam.blog/safeguarding-osinters-shielding-against-disinformation-manipulation-dfbbfbf1db08), and cross-checking information, OSINTers can fortify themselves against manipulation and uphold the integrity of their research.

- [ChatGPT + OSINT](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L5OlYdCWzRs&feature=youtu.be)
- [Bonus OSINT Twitter Crypto toolset](https://telegra.ph/Bonus-OSINT-Twitter-Crypto-toolset-04-15)
- [Awesome OSINT Web3](https://github.com/aaarghhh/awesome_osint_criypto_web3_stuff)
- [Web3/NFT OSINT](https://twitter.com/fuzzinglabs/status/1676226856553521153)
- [Data Journalism Resources](https://github.com/r3mlab/datajournalism-resources)
- [Digital Forensics Guide](https://github.com/mikeroyal/Digital-Forensics-Guide)
- [Bellingcat hackathon - stratosphere Project](https://github.com/elehcimd/stratosphere)
- [osint-Brazil](https://github.com/osintbrazuca/osint-brazuca)
- [spiderfoot](https://github.com/smicallef/spiderfoot)
- [Inpaint-Anything](https://github.com/geekyutao/Inpaint-Anything)
- [metaosint.github.io](https://metaosint.github.io/chart)
- [Maltego Transforms List](https://github.com/cipher387/maltego-transforms-list)
- [OSINT open-source tools catalogue](https://github.com/HowToFind-bot/osint-tools)
- [Template for new OSINT command-line tools](https://github.com/soxoj/osint-cli-tool-skeleton)
- [Top OSINT sources and vishing pretexts from DEF CON’s social engineering competition](https://medium.com/@chris.kirsch/top-osint-sources-and-vishing-pretexts-from-def-cons-social-engineering-competition-8e08de4c8ea8)

**Awesome articles (external):**

> [As practice shows](https://medium.com/@ibederov_en/military-intelligence-using-osint-methods-4aae1df2d812), modern armed conflicts require new approaches to organizing the collection and analysis of open data, which we operate within the framework of OSINT. Be careful with it and think twice before acting.

- [Human Touch in Digital Defense: Virtual HUMINT’s Battle Against Cyber Threats](https://osintteam.blog/human-touch-in-digital-defense-virtual-humints-battle-against-cyber-threats-33b81b3be53b)
- [From Zero to Google Dorking Hero: Enhancing Your OSINT Arsenal](https://osintteam.blog/mastering-osint-the-art-of-google-dorking-for-investigators-e0a908055873)
- [Using ddg.gg for OSINT](https://www.ghacks.net/2023/04/24/duckduckgo-disables-most-search-filters-from-search/?amp)
- [cybdetective.substack.com](https://cybdetective.substack.com)
- [Uncovering Hidden Connections: Using Maltego Holehe to Map Out a Person’s Digital Footprint](https://medium.com/@philipbcase/uncovering-hidden-connections-using-maltego-holehe-to-map-out-a-persons-digital-footprint-90914d6bcbff)
- [Espionage PDF](https://t.me/irozysk/9243)
- [Hacktoria — Human Traffickers](https://medium.com/@wirec47/hacktoria-human-traffickers-b9bb00638c6a)
- [Password OSINT](https://viruszzwarning.medium.com/password-osint-fc4fd750ea8c)
- [Using AI to Develop Realistic Sock Puppet Accounts](https://www.raebaker.net/blog/using-ai-to-develop-realistic-sock-puppet-accounts)
- [ARCHIVING & OSINT](https://latenightafa.noblogs.org/archiving-and-osint/)
- [Awesome OSINT](https://github.com/jivoi/awesome-osint)
- [Awesome Telegram OSINT](https://github.com/ItIsMeCall911/Awesome-Telegram-OSINT)
- [Visualizing Darknet](https://medium.com/@cosmograph.app/visualizing-darknet-6846dec7f1d7)
- [Open Source Intelligence: The Beginners’ Guide to OSINT](https://www.liferaftinc.com/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-osint)
- [DarkNet OSINT Guide](https://medium.com/the-sleuth-sheet/darknet-osint-guide-984f68fb7ab3)
- [Beginners Field Guide: Where & How to Learn OSINT](https://medium.com/the-sleuth-sheet/beginners-field-guide-where-how-to-learn-osint-bd2e11469f31)
- [OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE TOOLS AND RESOURCES HANDBOOK 2020](https://i-intelligence.eu/uploads/public-documents/OSINT_Handbook_2020.pdf)
- [Information Operations Recognition: from Nonlinear Analysis to Decision-making](https://arxiv.org/pdf/1901.10876.pdf)
- [OSINT Analysis of the TOR Foundation](https://arxiv.org/pdf/1803.05201.pdf)
- [Top 10 OSINT Tools for Nickname Investigation](https://medium.com/@ibederov_en/my-top-10-osint-tools-for-nickname-investigation-40e292fa5c84)

**Some outstanding tools:**

> [Remember, Your task for this](https://medium.com/@ronkaminskyy/from-zero-to-sherlock-the-ultimate-osint-adventure-5f9d8c45ae2) final step is to make a plan for maintaining and improving your OSINT skills. Choose some resources for continuous learning, find some challenges to participate in, and consider joining an OSINT community. Lastly, review your ethical guidelines to ensure you are always [working responsibly](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/1XgiSTo2QKTi2bow7B6IF3nTB9K-_k4eBBl79sqmZFs) and respectfully. - [Ron Kaminsky](https://medium.com/@ronkaminskyy/from-zero-to-sherlock-the-ultimate-osint-adventure-5f9d8c45ae2)

- [datashare.icij.org](https://datashare.icij.org)
- [Pinpoint](https://journaliststudio.google.com/pinpoint/collections)
- [dtsearch.com](https://www.dtsearch.com/)
- [Venator](https://t.me/venatorbrowser)
- [A next-generation crawling and spidering framework](https://github.com/projectdiscovery/katana)
- [Start.me](https://about.start.me/)
- [capacities.io](https://capacities.io/)
- [reorproject.org](https://www.reorproject.org)
- [dorksearch.com](https://dorksearch.com)
- [E4GL30S1NT](https://github.com/C0MPL3XDEV/E4GL30S1NT)
- [Advangle](http://advangle.com)
- [Awesome-chatgpt](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome-chatgpt)
- [obsidian.md](https://obsidian.md/)
- [dorkgenius.com](https://dorkgenius.com)
- [canarytokens.org](https://canarytokens.org/generate)
- [iplogger.org](https://iplogger.org)
- [Universal Search](https://t.me/UniversalSearchRobot)
- [Intercepter-NG](http://sniff.su/)
- [metadata2go.com](https://www.metadata2go.com)
- [Awesome Deblurring](https://github.com/subeeshvasu/Awesome-Deblurring)

**In-Depth (external):**

> **According to [Alessandra Adina](https://medium.com/@alessandraadina/how-to-do-cyber-reconnaissance-a-guide-to-osint-for-non-tech-professionals-da6c7db48699):** The intelligence cycle represents the process of developing raw information into actionable intelligence. This process can enable decision-makers to take appropriate actions based on their findings. While different organisations use variations on different intelligence cycles, a popular one is a five-step cycle: **Planning, Gathering, Analyzing, Dissemination, and Feedback.**

- [OSINT: How to find information on anyone](https://osintteam.blog/osint-how-to-find-information-on-anyone-5029a3c7fd56)
- [OSINT — Beginner’s Guide (Part 1)](https://medium.com/@Aardwarewolf/what-is-osint-part-1-91aaa3890643)
- [OSINT: FOUNDATIONS](https://i-intelligence.eu/courses/osint-foundations)
- [How to Use OSINT to Detect Data Leaks and Breaches](https://www.liferaftinc.com/blog/how-to-use-osint-to-detect-data-leaks-and-breaches)
- [Introduction to OSINT](https://infosecwriteups.com/introduction-to-osint-2c92597988d1)
- [Are you leaking information on the web? Use these tools to find out](https://www.tech.gov.sg/media/technews/are-you-leaking-information-on-the-web)
- [OSINT: Data Leaks and Data Breaches](https://www.osintguru.com/blog/osint-data-leaks-and-data-breaches)
- [OSINT with gOSINT](https://brandefense.io/blog/osint-with-gosint/)
- [List of OSINT Web Resources](https://github.com/OhShINT/ohshint.gitbook.io/blob/main/Lists_of_OSINT_Web_Resources/1-Complete-List-of-OSINT-Web-Resources.md)
- [An OSINT/SOCMINT Mind-map](http://files.mtg-bi.com/MindMap.jpg)
- [How to find - Robot](https://t.me/HowToFind)
- [Password Game](https://neal.fun/password-game/)
- [How to Use OSINT in Cybersecurity](https://www.molfar.global/en-blog/how-to-use-osint-in-cybersecurity)
- [OSINT (OPEN-SOURCE INTELLIGENCE) - become hard to hack!](https://somprt.com/our-series/osint-open-source-intelligence/)
- [SOCMINT – or rather OSINT of social media](https://research.securitum.com/socmint-or-rather-osint-of-social-media/)

**More specific resources (external):**

> **According to [Alessandra Adina](https://medium.com/@alessandraadina/how-to-do-cyber-reconnaissance-a-guide-to-osint-for-non-tech-professionals-da6c7db48699):** A term you may come across in the realm of OSINT is ‘grey literature.’ These are internal documents not intended for public use, but unfortunately, they can easily end up in places where they are searchable. Examples include technical reports, newsletters, invoices, business proposals, or requests for proposals.

> Understanding the value of your organisation’s information, potential attack vectors, and who might be targeted in phishing attacks or other types of social engineering is essential. OSINT can aid you in assessing these risks and planning appropriate defences.

- [OrienterNet Visual Localization in 2D Public Maps with Neural Matching](https://github.com/facebookresearch/OrienterNet)
- [OSINT Tools - Airtable](https://airtable.com/embed/shrYXDdO1V5y33lIX/tblgDtMXI4fxtg9Op)
- [OSINT - HUMINT](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JxBbMt4JvGr--G0Pkl3jP9VDTBunR2uD3_faZXDvhxc/edit#gid=1978517898)
- [Ultimate OSINT](https://start.me/p/DPYPMz/the-ultimate-osint-collection)
- [Curated OSINT List](https://start.me/p/7kxyy2/osint-tools-curated-by-lorand-bodo)
- [OSINT Inception](https://start.me/p/Pwy0X4/osint-inception)
- [Geolocation-OSINT](https://github.com/cqcore/Geolocation-OSINT)
- [researchaide.org](https://www.researchaide.org/)
- [botster.io/bots Crawling](https://botster.io/bots)
- [Yet another awesome OSINT list](https://start.me/p/rx6Qj8/nixintel-s-osint-resource-list)
- [Cryptocurrency OSINT](https://start.me/p/ek4rxK/cryptocurrency)
- [A collection of several hundred online tools for OSINT](https://github.com/cipher387/osint_stuff_tool_collection)
- [Rawsec's CyberSecurity Inventory](https://inventory.raw.pm/tools.html#title-tools-osint)
- [OSINT-TOOLS-CLI](https://github.com/Coordinate-Cat/OSINT-TOOLS-CLI)
- [Geoestimation](https://labs.tib.eu/geoestimation/)
- [Using OSINT Search Engines To Collect Cyber Threat Intelligence](https://osintteam.blog/using-osint-search-engines-to-collect-cyber-threat-intelligence-3e9ace82eb64)
- [GraphSense Maltego Transform](https://github.com/INTERPOL-Innovation-Centre/GraphSense-Maltego-transform)
- [Exploring the Dark Side: OSINT Tools and Techniques for Unmasking Dark Web Operations](https://www.sans.org/blog/exploring-the-dark-side-osint-tools-and-techniques-for-unmasking-dark-web-operations/)

**Telegram + Discord: Security, OSINT, SOCMINT:**

> According to [Ron Kaminsky](https://osintteam.blog/unveiling-the-digital-detective-essential-osint-tools-and-techniques-for-investigators-adf486ad2ccd): OSINT has revolutionized the world of investigations, empowering individuals and organizations to uncover valuable information, solve complex problems, and make informed decisions. [The ability to harness](https://osintteam.blog/unveiling-the-digital-detective-essential-osint-tools-and-techniques-for-investigators-adf486ad2ccd) the vast amount of data available in open sources has opened up new possibilities and transformed the investigative landscape. By utilizing OSINT tools effectively, investigators can save time, gather comprehensive information, and uncover connections that may have otherwise remained hidden. The techniques and methodologies explored in this guide provide a roadmap for conducting thorough and successful OSINT investigations.

- [How to find the exact location of phone, tablet or PC](https://medium.com/@ibederov_en/how-to-find-the-exact-location-of-phone-tablet-or-pc-b953a60421a9)
- [osint-mindset.gitbook.io](https://osint-mindset.gitbook.io) | Tip: Use [deepl.com](https://www.deepl.com/translator)!
- [Discord OSINT Toolset](https://telegra.ph/Discord-OSINT-Toolset-04-11)
- [DiscordOSINT](https://github.com/AtonceInventions/DiscordOSINT)
- [Telegram OSINT](https://github.com/cqcore/Telegram-OSINT)
- [OSINT Discord resources](https://github.com/Dutchosintguy/OSINT-Discord-resources)
- [TelegramOnlineSpy](https://github.com/Forichok/TelegramOnlineSpy)
- [Discord & Telegram OSINT references](https://github.com/Ginsberg5150/Discord-and-Telegram-OSINT-references)
- [Awesome Discord](https://github.com/jacc/awesome-discord)
- [Awesome Telegram OSINT](https://github.com/ItIsMeCall911/Awesome-Telegram-OSINT)

**Check out my articles:**

- [Navigation (my articles)](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/Uc1sf64yUCb0uo1DxR_nuif5EmMPs-RAshDyoAGEZZY)
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- [Choosing a Reliable VPN Provider for Life & Work](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/x91hTIDFrAL0lgqICRgWU7fLouuCMgvopQ9ZRvRXCLg)
- [An ultimate list of rules any on-chain survivor should follow to stay safe!](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/_nD1Rtxe1PplK-NQzIq9sl-KNtajQG0aKqYsV36RTjA)
- [QR Code: An Underestimated Danger](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/aN6giRkUsNd0o0bmjZVeZb2htkO_Ve16gMsARU6RBfM)
- [The most significant milestones in the development of communications](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/G4782jMUpA_kkIpwakphbd6djX85cxRGS-pjBipc8Yk)
- [How to win the war, trick the KGB and protect your crypto-assets from theft by Steganography](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/8ecJG-s_5E6J1t-h8gUNGqV3hbX8If-E5NnrFrOJHUA)
- [Attacks via a Representative Sample : Myths and Reality](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/WeAilwJ9V4GIVUkYa7WwBwV2II9dYwpdPTp3fNsPFjo)
- [How can you become a one-man-army OSINT specialist?](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/5KSkJOTgMtvgC36v1GqZ987N-_Oj_zwvGatOk0A47Ws)
- [Telegram & Discord Security Best Practices](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/dlf6ZEXq3FLE21ZY2jeJ0cBDyuZu8XIF9DEJAQ07nk8)

# Support Project

Support is **very** important to me, with it I can spend less time at work and do what I love - educating DeFi & Crypto users :sparkling_heart:

If you want to support my work, please consider donating me to the address:

- **[0xB25C5E8fA1E53eEb9bE3421C59F6A66B786ED77A](https://etherscan.io/address/0xB25C5E8fA1E53eEb9bE3421C59F6A66B786ED77A)** — ERC20 & ETH [officercia.eth](https://etherscan.io/enslookup-search?search=officercia.eth)

- **[17Ydx9m7vrhnx4XjZPuGPMqrhw3sDviNTU](https://blockchair.com/bitcoin/address/17Ydx9m7vrhnx4XjZPuGPMqrhw3sDviNTU)** - BTC

- **4AhpUrDtfVSWZMJcRMJkZoPwDSdVG6puYBE3ajQABQo6T533cVvx5vJRc5fX7sktJe67mXu1CcDmr7orn1CrGrqsT3ptfds** - Monero XMR

You can also send me a donation to the address from [this repository](https://github.com/OffcierCia/support)!

**Check out as well:**

- [My Blog on Mirror](https://officercia.mirror.xyz/UpFfG7-1E4SDJttnmuQ7v4BMc4KrCXzo80vtx7qV-YY)

### Thank you! 🙏

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