Methods you can
put to work.
Seven practical articles from OSINT Blog, with their original public URLs preserved.
Are you Dorking?
An introduction to Google search operators and OSINT query building, preserved with a note about legacy operators and authorization.
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How to Separate Observation from Assumption in an OSINT Investigation
Learn to distinguish what a source shows from what you infer, and document uncertainty throughout an OSINT investigation.
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Reverse Image Search Is Not One Search: A Better Four-Step Workflow
A four-step reverse image search workflow for checking image origins, context, and competing explanations.
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How to Build and Test Competing Hypotheses in OSINT
Build and test competing hypotheses in OSINT research to challenge assumptions and reduce confirmation bias.
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What Makes an OSINT Source Reliable?
Evaluate an OSINT source by examining provenance, context, corroboration, and the limits of its claims.
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A Practical Evidence Log for Small OSINT Investigations
Create a practical evidence log that preserves sources, access times, observations, and interpretations.
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When to Stop Searching: Defining Completion in an OSINT Investigation
Define completion criteria for an OSINT investigation and decide when more searching is unlikely to resolve the question.
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