Law enforcement agencies—from local police departments to federal task forces—are under mounting pressure to combat organized crime groups (OCGs) involved in the trafficking and manufacture of deadly drugs like fentanyl. These criminal networks operate across state lines and international borders, making disruption difficult yet critical—in 2023, overdoses claimed over 100,000 lives in the U.S. alone, as law enforcement works tirelessly to combat their devastating effects ..read more

Corporate security teams face an ever-expanding juggling act, tasked with protecting their people, assets, and reputation from insider and external threats. These objectives are like a circus juggling act—if any balls are ignored even for a moment, they could come crashing down. As the size and complexity of this act increases, so too does the need for efficient, effective security measures. This is where automated open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools come into play, offering a powerful solution for corporate security teams looking to maximize their impact with existing resources ..read more

There’s a saying often attributed to Mark Twain: “A lie can travel halfway around the world before the truth puts on its shoes.” Whether Mr. Twain actually said that is uncertain (and a potential case of misinformation itself), but what isn’t debatable is that disinformation — false information deliberately created and spread to deceive — and misinformation — inaccurate information spread without malicious intent — spread quickly, especially on the internet. Lies, intentional or not, can proliferate rapidly, often outpacing official communications and other efforts to contain or correct them ..read more

Insurance companies are built on their margins. They must balance risk and losses against revenue in order to hit their business goals while serving their customers. That’s why achieving positive returns on their investments is so critical for success.  ..read more

In shadowy corners of the internet, retail scammers are finding new ways to organize and share their illicit tactics. Messaging apps like Telegram have become hotbeds for these criminal networks, presenting a whole new realm for retailers worldwide to contend with. Today, we explore how scammers operate on these platforms, as well as how open-source intelligence (OSINT) can be a powerful tool in stopping the spread of retail scam tactics ..read more

The global trade in counterfeit pharmaceuticals poses a severe threat to public health and safety, with potentially life-threatening consequences for unsuspecting consumers. As this illicit market continues to evolve and expand, law enforcement agencies and pharmaceutical companies are turning to innovative strategies to combat the proliferation of fake drugs. One effective tool in this fight is open-source intelligence (OSINT), which leverages publicly available information to find and disrupt the networks behind counterfeit pharmaceutical operations ..read more

In an era of unprecedented data accessibility, Fortune 500 companies are increasingly turning to publicly available information to mitigate risks and strengthen their overall security posture against physical, reputational, financial, and operational risks. By leveraging open-source intelligence (OSINT), these industry giants are revolutionizing how they protect their people, safeguard their assets, and secure their supply chains. Incorporating public data into security-focused workflows bolsters the capabilities of organizations that require actionable, informed, and timely insights. As a re ..read more

In the world of open-source intelligence (OSINT), information is power. However, the sheer volume of data available means that it must be filtered and organized properly, otherwise it can lead to a counterintuitive problem: alert fatigue. This phenomenon occurs when analysts are bombarded with so many non-applicable alerts that they become desensitized to all alerts, potentially missing critical information. For organizations across the spectrum—from retailers to federal agencies—understanding and addressing alert fatigue is crucial for maintaining effective intelligence operations ..read more

Violence is every workplace’s worst nightmare: it disrupts normally safe work environments and can cause lasting harm to employees and businesses. It’s also shockingly common. Each year, roughly 1 in 125 workers in the United States falls victim to violence while on the job. From physical assaults to harassment and intimidation, workplace violence can take many forms and have devastating impacts on employee safety and business operations ..read more

Extreme weather has the ability to disrupt anything, including businesses, schools, government services, and personal lives. From hurricanes and blizzards to wildfires and flash floods, major weather events can grind daily life to a halt in an instant. When critical infrastructure goes down and traditional communication channels fail, maintaining situational awareness becomes extremely challenging. Open-source intelligence (OSINT) provides a powerful framework to help rescuers and first responders understand and react to these problems. By leveraging publicly available data, teams are able to ..read more