The Platform Everyone Forgets: Pinterest as an OSINT Resource Heather HernadiA juror who went quiet everywhere else left a small but potentially meaningful trail in an unexpected place....
Op-Ed: No Scooby Doo Endings Tyler MaroneyMost complex investigations don’t close with the satisfying resolutions of crime fiction. I find it liberating to embrace...
The Digital Detective: How to Evaluate Online News Sources and Spot Bad Information Marcy PhelpsSearching online news can fill in the gaps of a background investigation. A little media literacy can help you sort good information from bad. Read More
The Digital Detective: How Online Research Strengthens Asset Investigations Marcy PhelpsOnline research can play a crucial role in asset investigations, from identifying leads, getting to know your subject,...
All the New Tricks Aren’t AI Generated Robert GardnerThe Case of the Missing Divorce Files, the Second Source, and the Specter of Unknown Knowns I’ve already...
Are the Ponzi Schemers Paying Off Their Previous Ponzi Scheme with Your Money? Robert GardnerHow to Know for Sure: In Which I Seek Answers from OSINT Lists On April 29, 2025, the...
The State of OSINT in 2025 <or> When Do I Lose My Job to AI? Robert GardnerSiri, tell me all the times AI has screwed up background checks. A year or so ago, I...
Unlocking Troves of Data from an Email Address Tom CaliendoWe know what’s in a name and a Social Security number. But what discoverable secrets does an email...
