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From Data to Action: OSINT's Impact on Humanitarian Challenges
The advent of the internet ushered in a hyper-connected way of life that revolutionized humanity. Our worlds got smaller as information and people from around the world became accessible with just a click or keystroke. Long-distance communications were trivialized, work became more productive, and current events began to be relayed to us with lightning…
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Fair Game: The Role of OSINT in Combating Sports Corruption
In the high-octane world of sports, physical prowess and mental grit fuel not just athletes but entire communities, cultures, and economies. The prevalence of sports today—driven by the legalization of betting, the globalization of viewership through streaming, celebrity athletes, and high-profile investments—underscores how money "talks" in this…
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Enhancing Homeland Security: Leveraging OSINT Solutions for Border Security & Transportation
Border and transportation networks often form the backbone of a nation's infrastructure, serving as essential points for entry and exit. As active channels that enable the flow of people, goods, and economic activity, it is essential that these routes remain operational and secure.
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Safeguarding Amateur Athletes in the Era of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)
In recent years, the landscape of college and amateur athletics has undergone a seismic shift with the advent of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights. No longer solely reliant on scholarships and stipends, student-athletes now have the opportunity to monetize their personal brand through various avenues such as social media, endorsements, and…
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How to Ensure Campus Safety with 360-Degree Situational Awareness
Colleges and universities, by their very nature, are open and accessible spaces, designed to encourage the exchange of ideas—but this openness also exposes them to various risks and threats. Balancing accessibility with security is a complex challenge, requiring higher education security teams to protect campuses in a way that doesn’t undermine their…
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Opening the World of Geography to OSINT Practitioners
In a world awash with data, where every corner of the globe is covered by satellites and shared on social media, the fusion of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and open-source intelligence (OSINT) is reshaping how we understand and interact with our surroundings.
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Enhancing Operational Success: The Role of Situational Awareness in OSINT
Across the globe, information is flowing through digital channels at a record pace, expanding the world of possibility for open-source intelligence (OSINT). OSINT professionals, tasked with gathering and analyzing publicly available data, now confront a complex web of information that transcends geographical borders and traditional boundaries. In this…
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Privè Global Events Exposed in a Multisport Hospitality Scam
As the annual revenue for the global sports market races towards the half-trillion-dollar mark, a new scam in Formula One has revealed the market's vulnerability to fraud and deception.
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Grid - Situational Awareness Powered by Skopenow
In the world of open-source intelligence (OSINT), the hunt for actionable insights is as intricate as it is infinite. Investigators sift through an expanding universe of internet data, grappling with the dual challenges of maintaining situational awareness and adapting to an evolving threat landscape. It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack,…
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Reflecting on 2023: A Year of OSINT Achievements
With 2023 drawing to a close, I've been reflecting on Skopenow's best year ever. Thank you to our customers and partners—your trust and collaboration have played a pivotal role in helping Skopenow achieve our goals.
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