The Weekly OSINT Newsletter (#107)

The latest tradecraft tips, exclusive jobs, and industry news.

Welcome to another Weekly OSINT Newsletter,

This week's issue brings a variety of crucial tips, updates, resources and the latest job opportunities.

We spotlight MetaOSINT v3.0, a key resource for practitioners to access updated OSINT tools and resources.

For investigative reporting, the Global Investigative Journalism Network recommends ten essential tools for 2023.

The newsletter also features the Leaks, Breaches, & Logs Digital Edition, a new comprehensive guide for working with leaked and breached data.

For our paid subscribers we have a new and powerful tip for more effective OSINT searches in Russia and China.

Plus we’ve got the latest industry news relating to AI guidance in the legal system; news from ChatGPT and how it can benefit OSINT practitioners; and much, much more..

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Exclusive Job Opportunities

Highlighting hand-picked roles.

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1. Protective Intelligence Junior Analyst Graduate - 2024 Start

Company name: TikTok

Country: USA

Posted on: 11.12.2023

2. Child Safety Manager, Government Affairs and Policy

Company name: Google

Country: Belgium

Posted on: 15.12.2023

3. Risk Specialist, Counterfeit Crimes Unit

Company name: Amazon

Country: United Kingdom

Posted on: 14.12.2023

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OSINT Tradecraft Tips

Weekly insights from the web, handpicked and honed by experts.

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MetaOSINT v3.0 is live

MetaOSINT is a comprehensive aggregation of tools and resources that categorises and ranks numerous tools, allowing practitioners to quickly find and access the most useful and popular resources. To get started with MetaOSINT, we highly recommend checking out these tutorials.

Since its initial release in 2021, MetaOSINT has undergone significant updates in 2022 and 2023, including the most recent enhancement. This ensures that the platform remains current for OSINT professionals. Also, be mindful when visiting any of the sites. This is because MetaOSINT doesn’t vet any of the listed URLs.

Note by the OSINT Jobs Team: Lastly, it's important to highlight that while tools like MetaOSINT can be valuable, OSINT is not solely about the tools. The industry often overemphasises tools, creating a misconception that there is a one-stop solution. In reality, OSINT requires skilful application and critical analysis, and there is no 'red button' solution.

Essential Toolkit: Top 10 User-Friendly Tools for Investigative Reporting in 2023

In 2023, a range of digital solutions has emerged, making investigative reporting more accessible than ever. This article by the Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) highlights 10 easy-to-use tools. These tools were carefully selected and based on insights from interviews with award-winning reporters and top tips shared at major investigative journalism conferences in 2023.

Note by the OSINT Jobs Team: The industry recognises the importance of simple and intuitive tools. Nevertheless, it's recommended that professionals develop basic skills before depending on automated tools. Essentially, it's about mastering manual methods prior to using fully automated solutions. This is crucial, particularly when it comes to explaining the processes of collecting, preserving and managing digital evidence.

Leaks, Breaches, & Logs Digital Edition - Out Now!

The Leaks, Breaches, & Logs Digital Edition serves as a comprehensive supplement to the 10th edition of OSINT Techniques. This digital (PDF) guide is not a mere replacement for the printed book but offers an in-depth exploration of Leaks, Breaches, & Logs. It includes a guide for locating, acquiring, cleaning, storing, and querying various online data collections crucial for investigations.

Additionally, the guide details the necessary tasks to maintain your data collection effectively. This edition has been thoroughly rewritten to include new techniques and topics, replacing outdated methods. All updates to this digital edition are free and delivered electronically, ensuring readers have the most current information at their fingertips.

Note by the OSINT Jobs Team: the use of breached data in OSINT has been increasingly recognised as a powerful tool, particularly for identifying suspects using just an email address or phone number. While there are services offering access to such databases for a fee, creating and maintaining an in-house database can be more cost-effective over time. This approach is particularly advantageous for those who wish to conduct confidential queries without involving third parties. Developing a proprietary database ensures that sensitive inquiries remain within the organisation, providing an added layer of security and control over the data.

Leveraging BBS in OSINT for Accessing Unindexed Content