Technisette's Tips & Tricks - #002 Welcome to number 2!

Technisette's 2nd #OSINT newsletter is out.

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You have to look at privacy holistically, privacy is not just about not sharing information or data. It is also about protecting yorself from a cyber security perspective, this means paradoxically giving up some privacy to be more secure.

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In my new blog I explore the emotive issues relating to privacy and how sometimes we miss the importance of security as a rational requirement in these online digital times.

#privacy #OSINT #OPSEC

As we leave 2025 behind and move into 2026, I was reflecting on my Australian OSINT Symposium presentation.

Remember, OPSEC & Privacy are not the same thing. Different methodologies, with different aims & objectives.

Archeomaps

Do you like Geo #OSINT you may find this a useful resource. Pinpoints significant historical points on a world map.

archeomaps.stevejonk.com

GitHub has some really useful #OSINT tools and for many we rely on others in the OSINT Community to have looked at the code. But, sometimes malicious ones get through. This write up explores one such OSINT tool with malicious intent.

www.brighteyeintel.co.uk/research/1

robertaitch - Overview 🕵️‍♂️ OSINT is not just a skill — it’s an obsession - robertaitch

Are you interested in Telegram #OSINT , check out this recently updated GitHub account github.com/robertaitch

It was a pleasure to appear on Open Secret with Micah @webbreacher.com, @osintcombine.bsky.social's Jane van Tienen & Kat to talk about #OSINT & #neurodiversity, My aim is to inspire organisations, individuals to explore the benefits of neurodiversity & inclusion www.osintcombine.com/oc-podcast-s...

Starting out in #OSINT, Ritu at @osinttechniques.bsky.social has some very good knowledge and insights to share with you.

Ransomwhere Ransomwhere is the open, crowdsourced ransomware payment tracker.

Ransomware #OSINT investigation resource, Ransomwhere.
ransomwhe.re

@osintcombine.bsky.social are always pushing the boundaries of using AI for OSINT tasks. I have also included an article on on how Deep Research works techviral.net/chatgpt-deep...

Need to track stolen goods, verify insurance claims, or flag counterfeit items? Deep Research (launched 2 Feb 2025) is able to crawl FB Marketplace, forums etc. A shopping upgrade (Apr 2025) adds price/image cards too.

Just updated the bookmark stack—namely the crypto folder—broken links removed, new explorers added plus a few more AI tools. The full curated list covers everything from verification to IP lookups. Link below.

Signal now blocks Microsoft Recall screenshots on Windows 11 ​Signal has updated its Windows app to protect users' privacy by blocking Microsoft's AI-powered Recall feature from taking screenshots of their conversations.

Lets hope more follow @signal.org lead. www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

Discover Exposed Subdomains with Subdomain Finder A fast, reliable tool for security researchers and red teams to identify subdomains linked to any domain—perfect for threat reconnaissance and surface mapping.

Subdomain Finder tool, straight forward to use, but be warned that searches are recorded in an associated Telegram Channel, where you can download a JSON file of your results. Clearly you can also search said Channel yourself for domains as an extra resource.
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The latest viral ChatGPT trend is doing 'reverse location search' from photos | TechCrunch There's a somewhat concerning new trend going viral on social media: people are using ChatGPT to figure out the location shown in a photo.

Using AI for Reverse Image searching is not new to #OSINT and is not new as a #Privacy concern, OpenAI has released its newest AI models which appears to causing a little stir. GeoGuessrs out there may like it. techcrunch.com/2025/04/17/t...

My OSINT Training - Your Home For OSINT Learning™ The team at My OSINT Training (https://www.myosint.training) combines a truly unique blend of deep expertise and a genuine passion for teaching, setting us apart in the overwhelming world of OSINT tra...

It looks like @myosinttrainer
has an upcoming free #OSINT session on the 23/04. www.youtube.com/@myosinttrai...

GitHub - The-Osint-Toolbox/Search-Engines: A list of Search Engines that will be useful for different aspect of your work, OSINT, Privacy & OPSEC. A list of Search Engines that will be useful for different aspect of your work, OSINT, Privacy & OPSEC. - GitHub - The-Osint-Toolbox/Search-Engines: A list of Search Engines that will be usefu...

Some people collect coins, I collect search engines useful for #privacy #osint #opsec github.com/The-Osint-To...

This is a must read to understand that Critical Thinking should not be replaced by AI. I know that Nico @dutch_osintguy supports the use of AI in OSINT and he has done some fabulous work in this area, but I also know he is 100% right in what he says in this article.

National Geographic - Murder In The Skies: Who Downed Mh17? July 2014. When Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 crashes in Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board, the circumstances are shrouded in mystery. With a regional war beginning to rage around the crash s...

Watching the NatGeo doc on the excellent @bellingcat.com #OSINT investigation into the downing of MH17. The OSINT takeaway was these 3 elements that are sometimes not appreciated, Time, Collaboration & Tenacity, without these the outcome would have been different. www.natgeotv.com/uk/shows/nat...

Vivaldi integrates Proton VPN into the browser to fight web tracking Vivaldi has announced the integration of Proton VPN directly into its browser without requiring add-on downloads or plugin activations, allowing users to protect their data against 'Big Tech' surveill...

An interesting development for #privacy enthusiasts & #OSINT practitioners who use the Vivaldi Browser. Draw backs are you need to create an account, it's limited to the the free tier. It does not protect all network traffic. I can see certain use cases.

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Investigating Email Addresses with OSINT Discover how to conduct an effective OSINT Email Investigation. Explore tools and techniques to uncover valuable information.

Investigating email addresses is a key OSINT skill. From finding linked accounts to data breaches, each search can lead to new insights. Learn to investigate emails effectively while keeping OPSEC in mind, in our latest blog: www.osintcombine.com/post/investi... #osint #investigations #OPSEC

International Women's Day 2025 campaign theme: Accelerate Action FREE International Women's Day 2025 theme resources - #IWD2025

I want to add my support for International Women’s Day 2025. Some of the most talented OSINT Investigators that I have worked with or know within the OSINT Community, are women.

#IWD2025 #WomenInOSINT

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Would you like to use GHunt but find installing it difficult or you don't want to pay for a service that uses it. There are free alternatives you can use for your GMail #OSINT investigations: -

osint.rocks
gmail-osint.activetk.jp

What a splendid and exciting opportunity. This epitomizes what it means to do, #OSINT-For-Good and to help Micah @webbreacher.com and the team at @NCPTF8

FREE OSINT TOOLS | OSINT Combine

Bookmarklets, Bookmarklets get your #OSINT Bookmarklets free here.
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I like this article because it emphasizes the importance of not having a, "One size fits all," approach to #OSINT #OPSEC and to think through what it is you are actually trying to achieve.

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Two very similar ways to view X without an account, to help with your #OSINT investigations.
twstalker.com
www.sotwe.com

Keep them boxed, in mint condition and they may be a collectors item in the future. 💰

I agree with @webbreacher.com He has written more about this on LinkedIn. OSINT is a team game. It is impossible to know everything about OSINT. Always have a list of people to go to who are SMEs in certain areas. There'll be certain parts of OSINT that will suit your skills better than other parts