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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....

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...