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Non-VoIP phone numbers to successfully very accounts Setting up "sock puppet" or "research" accounts can be frustrating. There are a few ways to get around verifying a new social media account with a phone number, such as registering with an email address. This can be accomplished

Technical Methods for Account Discovery

Disclaimer: I picked up this PayPal tip from a video posted by Mishaal Khan who is an OSINT professional and trainer. PayPal Sometimes, during an investigation, we find ourselves with an email address or phone number, but what we are missing is the name and profile photo to go with

What if a Phish isn't really a Phish?

The Scenario: "Operation Shadow Invoice" In this hypothetical case, an employee in the Accounts Payable (AP) department collaborates with an external cybercriminal to circumvent standard email security protocols. 1. The Setup (Insider Reconnaissance) The employee identifies a legitimate, high-value recurring vendor that the company pays monthly. They provide

OSINT Profiles: Analyzing the Small vs. Large Footprint

OSINT Profiles: Analyzing the Small vs. Large Footprint

As an OSINT Analyst, you will often find yourself investigating subjects that fall into one of two primary categories. They will typically have either a Small Footprint or a Large Footprint, though there is plenty of grey area in between. The Small Footprint This category is where many teenagers and

VoIP setup under 15 minutes

There are many great VoIP services out there. Personally, I have only tried Twillio and Telnyx, until now. I recently learned of about a VoIP service called VoIP.ms after reading an article in the Unredacted magazine from Michael Bazzell. Setting up an account with VoIP.ms has been fast

Samuel "Black Sam" Bellamy

I have always loved stories involving pirates and lost treasure. This story is particularly interesting to me, since it involves Massachusetts, where I am from, and Port St. Joe, FL where I now live. I can see Black's Island on a regular basis and always wonder what artifacts

Integrity in OSINT

Having a foundational understanding to avoid self exposure and stay on track. Understanding Passive vs. Active OSINT Passive OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) refers to the collection and analysis of publicly available information where the investigator never sends a packet to, or engages with, the target’s infrastructure. Instead of "knocking

Missing Money

Over the past several years, I have been able to locate various accounts for family members (unfortunately, never for myself) who have successfully claimed their funds. MissingMoney is more than just a list of "free cash." For an investigator, the data points within a listing provide several pivot

2026 Get Started in OSINT

Getting started with OSINT can be overwhelming When I first started learning OSINT, the sheer volume of Start.me pages and resources was honestly overwhelming. Don't get me wrong—those pages are incredibly valuable. They work so well because they’ve been meticulously curated over time by experts

RSS Feeds for Alerts

Google Alerts > RSS > Discord-Telegram-Slack Many people are well aware of Google Alerts and how it can be used to monitor search queries. This can be as simple as a person's name, or as complex as a well-crafted Google dork search string. While most users default to

Amateur Radio OSINT

Ham Radio informational resources As a ham radio operator, I’m well aware of the wealth of information available on those holding an FCC license. Amateur operators frequently join specialized platforms for training and collaboration—many of which require a valid callsign just to register. For an OSINT analyst, these

Land, Sea and Air OSINT

Getting familiar with various tracking tools. Here are several platforms that provide live tracking for railways, vessels, and aircraft. Most offer basic access at no cost, with premium features requiring a subscription. While you may not need these services right now, familiarizing yourself with what's available and how

2026 Focus and Growth

I’m heading into the new year with a clear focus on networking and skill-building. My goal is to attend several high-impact conferences, and I’m already laying the groundwork to ensure I’m there. These are the specific events I’m targeting. * Zero Trust World in Orlando March 2026

2025 OSINT Resource List

This a collection of resources I have gathered this year. I have not used all of these, but discovered them from podcasts and blogs and gathered them as a resource for myself and others to share. 🗂️ General Frameworks & Tool Collections Aggregators that link to hundreds of other tools. * IntelTechniques:

OSINT is like Oak Island

The OSINT Analyst's Compass: Hunting for Hidden Information. We often picture dusty maps, X's, and a chest of gold. But for me, the true prize isn't the gold itself—it's the human story buried beneath the earth. This post isn't

Don't Just Check Your Breaches

Mine Them for Free OSINT Tools If you have been in OSINT for a while, you likely have your favorite resources and tools for searching usernames, addresses, and phone numbers. I recently discovered a new pool of OSINT resources while conducting a scan of my own personal information using the

I have a confession

I confess, I have been a lukewarm Christian. I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior in December of 2001. The fire I had for the Lord at that time was amazing. I read my bible each day with an intense desire to learn more and lock away the

REST API Enumeration

Red Team, Blue Team and OSINT Analysts I recently developed a bookmarklet that enables users to quickly identify usernames on a WordPress site they’re visiting. The concept was inspired by Mishaal Khan, who demonstrated how the WordPress REST API can be used to enumerate usernames through the /wp-json/wp/

Obsidian Privacy and Syncing

Let me start my saying that I love Obsidian! When I first discovered it, I was a bit overwhelmed, but fortunately, my friend Micah Hoffman has a great video to help you get started here. I use Obsidian for both personal notes, as well as some more private notes that

Dorking your job hunt

How do you use Google Dorking? We all know Google is a powerful and versatile tool. Did you know it can be used in conjunction with advanced search operators to hone in on results that may have otherwise taken you hours to sift through? This is often referred to as

Old Barns and Country Roads

My curiosity stretches far beyond all of the things I love about technology. Essentially, if I encounter something and don't have a clear understanding of how it works, I will delve deeper until I gain some knowledge that I can file away in my mind for later reference.

Kasm Self-Hosted

I know that a lot of OSINT investigators use VM's to conduct their investigations and that's a great process. What about those times when you don't have access to your primary OSINT machine, what is your workaround? I have a great solution that I

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Simply Secured Interview

I was recently interviewed by my friend James McQuiggan for a new podcast called "Simply Secured" I was nervous and completely out of my comfort zone, but I know that pushing through would help me grow. If you want to learn more about me, this interview provides a

Cold Case OSINT

I have always been interested in "Unsolved Mysteries" and "Cold Case" files, but haven't watched any in a long time. Recently, while reading the book "Deep Dive" by Rae Baker, my curiosity for true crime and cold cases was peaked, so I

Organizing with Obsidian

I first heard about Obsidian a few years ago. At first glance, it seemed like a powerful tool, but a little overwhelming. I decided to set it aside for a while, until I had more time to devote to learning it. I recently began a course from My OSINT Training