Intel Briefs

How to Avoid Email Phishing: Lessons From a Real Attack

Learn how to avoid email phishing with a real $120 million case study, common red flags, and simple steps anyone can use to stay safe online today.

Jul 01, 2026

5 Common Phone Scams and How to Spot Them in Time

Real-world examples of 5 common phone scams — fake bank alerts, tax threats, family emergencies, tech support cons — and how to stay safe.

Jun 30, 2026

Online Safety and Privacy Tips Everyone Should Know

Practical online safety and privacy tips to protect your data, accounts, and identity from scams, hackers, and trackers — no tech background needed.

Jun 30, 2026

Phone Number OSINT: How to Investigate Any Number

Learn how to run a phone number OSINT investigation — from reverse lookups to social media pivoting. Free tools, step-by-step method, and real-world techniques used by investigators.

Jun 18, 2026

Identity Resolution

The Digital Footprint Trap: How Scammers Accidentally Reveal Their Real Identity

Scammers think they are invisible, but online fraudsters constantly leave digital traces that can reveal their true identity. Learn the common mistakes they make and how investigators find them.

Jun 13, 2026

6 min read

How Romance Scammers Hide Their Identity Online

A romance scam investigation reveals how fraudsters use stolen photos, AI deepfakes, and crypto to disappear. Learn exactly how they hide — and how they get caught.

Jun 11, 2026

How to Detect AI Deepfake Scams in 2026

Scammers no longer need to fake their identity — AI does it for them. Voice clones, fake video calls, and synthetic personas are stealing millions. Here's how an OSINT investigator spots them.

Jun 11, 2026

7 min read

10 Red Flags That Reveal an Online Scam Before You Send Money

Before you wire a single dollar, read this. These 10 red flags are the same ones professional investigators use to identify online scams — and knowing them could save you thousands.

Jun 11, 2026

7 min read

Is My Device Hacked? Glitches vs. Real Threats

Worried your phone or computer is hacked? Learn to tell the difference between innocent glitches and real security threats — and how to check right now.

Jun 10, 2026

Geo-OSINT: How to Find a Location From Any Image

Learn how pro GeoGuessr players like Rainbolt pinpoint exact locations from a single photo — and how you can use Geo-OSINT techniques yourself.

Jun 03, 2026

How to Detect AI Generated Images and Videos Using OSINT

Learn how to detect AI generated images and videos using OSINT methods. A step-by-step guide to spotting deepfakes, fake photos, and synthetic media — free tools included.

May 05, 2026

12 min read

How to Track Ships Using OSINT — Dark Fleets, AIS Spoofing, and the Tools That Expose Them

Learn how to track ships using OSINT — including dark fleets that go deliberately invisible. Discover the tools, methods, and red flags real analysts use.

May 04, 2026

12 min read

How to Find Someone's Digital Footprint (No Tech Skills Needed)

Want to find someone's digital footprint but don't know where to start? This plain-English guide shows you exactly how — step by step, free, and legally.

May 04, 2026

Reconnaissance

How to Use Shodan for OSINT Reconnaissance

Learn how to use Shodan for OSINT reconnaissance — from search filters and dorks to real-world pivoting techniques used by security professionals.

Apr 28, 2026

15 min read

Blockchain Intelligence

Tracing the Untraceable: A Beginner's Guide to Cryptocurrency OSINT

Think Bitcoin is anonymous? Think again. Learn the fundamentals of blockchain OSINT and how investigators trace cryptocurrency transactions to unmask fraud and follow the money.

Apr 24, 2026

Threat Intelligence

Executive Protection: Digital Footprint Analysis for C-Suite Professionals

Why corporate executives in the US and Europe are prime targets for social engineering, and how a digital footprint analysis can prevent catastrophic breaches.

Apr 04, 2026

5 min read

Corporate Due Diligence

OSINT Guide: How to Verify a UK Company or US LLC Before Investing

Learn how to use Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) to verify UK and US companies, spot red flags, and protect your investments from corporate fraud.

Apr 05, 2026

6 min read

Infrastructure Analysis

Verifying Digital Infrastructure: A Guide to Identifying Fraudulent Websites

Learn how digital intelligence professionals verify domain legitimacy, analyze web infrastructure, and identify fraudulent websites to protect corporate and personal assets.

Mar 10, 2026

4 min read

Intelligence Tools

Essential OSINT Tools for Digital Investigations in 2026

Explore the core open-source intelligence tools utilized by professionals in 2026 for digital footprint tracking, data verification, and comprehensive threat analysis.

Mar 20, 2026

4 min read

Digital Verification

How to Detect a Fake Social Media Profile: A Professional Guide

Learn how to identify inauthentic social media profiles using professional open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques. Protect your personal and corporate assets from digital fraud.

Mar 27, 2026

3 min read

Identity Resolution

Who is Behind the Username? A Guide to Finding the Person Behind the Alias

Discover the professional Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) methods, tools like WhatsMyName, and advanced Google Dorking techniques used to unmask anonymous online identities.

Mar 28, 2026

5 min read

Business Investigation

How to Investigate a Business Online: Step-by-Step Guide + Tools + LLC Verification

Learn how to investigate a business online with this step-by-step OSINT guide. Discover the best tools for LLC verification, fraud detection, and due diligence.

Mar 31, 2026

Fraud Prevention

The Perfect Deal or the Perfect Trap? How to Investigate Online Sellers Like a Pro

Found a deal that seems too good to be true? Read this real-life story to learn how to use simple OSINT techniques to investigate online sellers and avoid marketplace scams.

Fraud Prevention

The "Guaranteed Profit" Illusion: How to Investigate Crypto and Investment Scams

Invited to a VIP crypto investment group promising guaranteed returns? Read this story-driven guide to learn how to use OSINT to investigate online investments before you lose your money.

Digital Forensics

The Anatomy of a Viral Lie: How to Verify Breaking News and Videos with OSINT

See a shocking video on your feed? Before you hit share, learn how to use simple OSINT techniques to verify viral videos, spot fake news, and stop the spread of misinformation.

7 min read

Identity Protection

The Invisible Leak: How to Find Out if Your Personal Data is Exposed Online

Think your private data is safe? Read this real-life story to learn how to use simple OSINT techniques to check if your personal information, passwords, and emails are exposed online.

Identity Protection

The Ghost Behind the Screen: How to Verify a Dating App Match Using OSINT

Met the perfect match online but they always have an excuse not to meet? Learn how to use simple OSINT techniques to verify a dating profile and spot a romance scam before it breaks your heart—and your bank account.

Apr 08, 2026

Identity Protection

The Truth Behind the Screen: How to Investigate a Suspicious Online Identity

Wondering how to check if someone is real online? Learn professional OSINT investigation techniques for online identity verification and fake profile checks.

Apr 08, 2026

Investigation Guide

How to Find and Hire a Professional Online Private Investigator: A Complete Guide

Need to hire a digital detective? Learn how to find a reliable online private investigator on platforms like Fiverr and Upwork, and understand how they can help you uncover the truth.

Apr 14, 2026

12 min read

Investigation Guide

OSINT Background Check: How to Verify Someone Before You Trust Them

Not sure if someone is who they claim to be? Learn how to run an OSINT background check online — step-by-step, legally, and for free.

Apr 30, 2026

Job Scam Red Flags: How to Spot a Fake Recruiter in 2026

Job scam red flags are harder to spot as AI fuels fake recruiters and deepfake interviews. Learn the OSINT tricks that expose a fraudulent job offer fast.

Jul 4, 2026

Fake CAPTCHA Scam: How ClickFix Tricks You Into Malware

The fake CAPTCHA scam, known in security research as ClickFix, tricks victims into installing malware themselves. Learn the red flags and stay protected.

Jul 4, 2026

QR Code Scams: How to Verify Any Code Before You Scan

Quishing scams jumped triple digits in 2026, hitting meters, menus, and inboxes. Learn the OSINT method to check where a QR code leads before you scan it.

Jul 6, 2026

AI Voice Cloning Scams: Verify Before You Pay

AI can clone a voice from 3 seconds of audio. Learn the safe-word and callback verification steps that stop AI voice cloning scams before a dollar moves.

Jul 6, 2026