Private Sector

As a freelance OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) engineer, I’ve encountered my fair share of intriguing and sometimes harrowing cases. One such case involved a client, who we will call Jane, who reached out to me in a state of sheer panic. Her ex-boyfriend had been stalking her relentlessly,...

As a freelance OSINT Engineer, I’ve had the opportunity to work on some incredibly challenging and rewarding cases. One of the most intense cases involved tracking down a human trafficking ring. With limited resources, I relied heavily on free online tools to piece together the information...

In an era where information is both a powerful asset and a significant vulnerability, the demand for advanced Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) capabilities is at its peak. The Department of State’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) has crafted a strategic framework to leverage...

AI & the Investigator: Why AI-Enabled Tools for Investigating Companies & People Cannot Replace the Human Investigator This is part 3 our 3-part mini-blog series. It may be tempting to think that a corporate research and due diligence department could simply invest in AI technologies and...

AI & the Investigator: The Most Critical AI Tools for Investigating Companies and People This is part 2 of our 3-part mini-blog series. To enhance their effectiveness in performing ongoing due diligence for their clients, investigators must maintain proficiency in the use of an array of AI...

This is part 1 our 3-part mini-blog series. In nearly every OSINT investigation, the client’s objective is to perform some kind of due diligence that will detect threats, mitigate risk, and enable clear decision-making. Decades ago, being a private investigator was extremely laborious and often...