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How Answer Engines Are Changing OSINT (Plus 5 Tips to Leverage Them)
The methods for gathering online information are constantly shifting, but a new player has emerged that's entirely reshaping how we access and process data: answer engines. These AI-powered platforms are revolutionizing the search experience, offering direct answers to queries instead of a list of links. For OSINT professionals, this shift presents…
Continue ReadingNavigating the Maze of False Information during OSINT Investigations
At this year’s OSMOSISCon, Skopenow’s digital investigations expert, Steve Adams, took the stage to discuss one of the most pressing issues facing OSINT practitioners today: how to navigate the murky waters of false information in search of the truth. Here, we’ll review his session’s key takeaways and the strategies he covered, which offer insights…
Continue ReadingHow to Avoid Alert Fatigue with Automated OSINT Tools
In the world of open-source intelligence (OSINT), information is power. However, the sheer volume of data available means that it must be filtered and organized properly, otherwise it can lead to a counterintuitive problem: alert fatigue. This phenomenon occurs when analysts are bombarded with so many non-applicable alerts that they become desensitized…
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