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Tripwire Advisor

I have been enjoying creating tools that I feel are useful. Most recently, I created Tripwire Advisor which reads public web pages, works out what it runs and what it is worth stealing, then ranks all 32 Canarytoken types against it — with the reasoning, where to put each one, and

OSINT Lens

Recently, while digging through pages and pages of social media posts in search of threats, I had an idea. I decided to use Claude to vibe code a Chrome extension to help find the threats I was looking for more efficiently. This Chrome extension is called OSINT Lens and here

Unemployment - 90 Days In

It has been 98 days since my full-time position was eliminated. When I was let go, I had mixed feelings. I was working in a position with no opportunity for growth, but at the same time, this job offered me stability and security. We live on a tight budget, but

Law Enforcement to Cybersecurity and OSINT

Law Enforcement to Cybersecurity and OSINT

I was recently asked to be a guest on the AspireByte podcast with Mike Fierros. It was a great interview, Mike is a really great guy, and I was thankful for the opportunity. Some of the questions he asked me were related to my past career in Law Enforcement. He

Agency Launch

Helping Private Investigators establish a professional web presence After recently opening my own Private Investigation agency, I began to realize that a lot of great Private Investigators don't have websites. I decided to see what I could build to help those individuals a professional web presence and capture

PwnedLookup Tool

--> https://hibp-app.vercel.app/ How PwnedLookup Works If you've ever wondered whether your email shows up in a data breach, or whether a password you use has already been leaked, you've probably run into Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) — the go-to database for this

Business Due Diligence Week 1

Last year, I had the opportunity to take the "Foundations of OSINT" which was an amazing 8-week cohort training. It was really a great experience and I learned a lot. The instructors were always available, helpful and happy to guide you on the journey. This past week, I

Venmo OSINT Tool

I was thinking about a way to more efficiently search for Venmo users during my investigations. I decided to use Claude to help me create something that I feel is useful. Venmo OSINT Tool —> Github There are two ways to use this tool: Web Version- This is the fastest

OSINT for Discord

I wanted to learn more about ways to extract info from Discord, and I thought that I would document my steps in hopes of helping others. I began with simple search of how to extract user info from Discord. I was presented with the concept of "Extracting Timestamps from

Bridging the Gap: An OSINT Guide Tailored for Private Investigators

Bridging the Gap: An OSINT Guide Tailored for Private Investigators

I recently obtained my Private Investigator license and formed my own agency. I did this for a few reasons. I wanted to take advantage of my years of Law Enforcement experience, provide my family with an additional stream of potential income and add another skillset to compliment my role as

Preserving the Pieces

A Nostalgic Look at Genealogy, History, and Family I am at a stage in my life where I enjoy taking time to pause in my busy day to reflect on the past. Since I am now a grandfather, I would like to think that I have gained some wisdom over

OSINT Job Tracker

Utilizing AI to help locate my next great opportunity Not having a job is very tough for me. I have been working since I was 14 years old and come from a family with very strong work ethics. I honestly don't know how people can say they are

Affordable Privacy Solutions

I know that there are a lot of "Data Removal" services out there, but I recently discovered this one that I found interesting. I have been a big fan of PrivacyGuides since it was created, and PrivacyTools before that. I like the fact that they audit tools and

Losing My Job and Finding Purpose

Adjusting to the absence of daily routines Last Monday, I lost my job due to cutbacks at a company I had worked for over the past nine years. It wasn't completely unexpected, but it still felt strange to lose the security of a steady income and health insurance

Brainstorming and AI

Personal projects I built with Claude code Recent Projects: * AnalystRecon * Local Beach Conditions * St. George Island * Port St. Joe I was using Claude Code one night and decided I would create for myself a single dashboard where I could access all of my OSINT resources. I was simply looking for

Creating OSINT Resources

For personal use and sharing with the community I enjoy vibe-coding new tools and resources. Sometimes it's just creating a simple dashboard that allows me to more easily access things and save time. Any solution that helps me increase productivity is worth the investment to me. The best

Jami for Comms

Reliable and Resilient Communication Jami is a powerful communication solution designed for reliability and privacy. Unlike traditional messaging apps, Jami operates on a peer-to-peer (P2P) architecture. Because it does not rely on central third-party servers to relay your data, you maintain a direct line to your contacts. This design is

VoIP Alternative

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