A peek behind the curtain: How are sock puppet accounts used in OSINT?

How wearing a ‘sock puppet’ can aid the collection of open source intelligence while insulating the ‘puppeteer’ from risks. In the untold expanse of online information and communication, the ability to find the signal in the noise and discern the authenticity of data and its sources becomes increasingly critical. We’ve previously looked at the mechanics of … More A peek behind the curtain: How are sock puppet accounts used in OSINT?

5 free OSINT tools for social media

A roundup of some of the handiest tools for the collection and analysis of publicly available data from Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms. Social media sites are a near-bottomless source of information that almost anyone can use for security and intelligence research, as well as for marketing campaigns. The platforms allow anybody to … More 5 free OSINT tools for social media