Intelligence

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9 Jun 2025

A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss 

Author: Cynthia Hetherington, MLS, MSM, CFE
Problem: OSINT’er with over a decade of experience working in the non-profit, conflict and crimes community has been defunded and is looking for a new position. “I worry that my background may scare some off or that they see me as too much of a “bleeding heart” or something....
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3 Jun 2025

Executive Doxxing: A Clear and Present Danger in the Digital Age

In May 2025, a disturbing incident shook the Fortune 500 community. The now-defunct website luigiwasright.com, and its clone theceodatabase.com, surfaced on the public internet, openly doxxing hundreds of corporate executives. In less than 24 hours, these websites listed full names, business...
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8 Apr 2025

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Fragility in Geopolitical and Economic Shifts

The pharmaceutical industry operates within a highly interdependent global network—one that sources Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), manufactures products, and distributes medications worldwide. This system has driven innovation and efficiency but has also revealed significant...
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12 Feb 2025

Data Breaches: How to Protect Your Personal Information with Expert PII Removal

In early February 2025, Grubhub, a prominent food delivery service, disclosed a security breach that compromised the personal information of its users, drivers, and merchants. The breach was traced to an account used by a third-party service provider for customer support, leading to unauthorized...
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12 Nov 2024

Empowering Veterans: The Hetherington Group and HG Training’s Commitment to Transitioning Military Talent

Author: Cynthia Hetherington, MLS, MSM, CFE
Our nation widely supports the veteran within our neighborhoods, our states, and across the country. Since commemorating Armistice Day in 1919, America has set a day to thank veterans for contributing to our nation’s freedom and security and to recognize all the sacrifices of those who served...
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19 Aug 2024

How OSINT Mitigates Risks in Shipping and Logistics

The shipping and logistics industry is a complex web of interconnected processes, assets, and stakeholders, all working together to move goods across the globe. This industry faces numerous risks, including geopolitical instability, piracy, natural disasters, regulatory changes, and cyber threats....
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1 Jul 2024

Reliable Free Tools You Can Start Using In Your OSINT Investigation Today

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...
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31 May 2024

Enhancing OSINT Capabilities: Achieving the Department of State’s INR OSINT Strategy Goals

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...
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