The OSINT mindset: obstacles & considerations
A devil’s advocate view on why not all OSINT is legal; accidental disclosures and grey areas.
privacy
From blocking ads to blocking anything – how to master the uBlock Origin configuration
A quick walkthrough of some less frequently used privacy features of uBlock Origin.
Training & mentoring opportunity!
Exciting news – Osint Me is now officially expanding into the realm of training, education and development!
Person OSINT investigation workflow from a privacy perspective
Discussing a person OSINT investigation workflow from the perspective of digital privacy – with tips on how to reduce your exposure.
Examples of opsec and privacy fails when doing OSINT
A practical catalogue of real life mistake made by OSINT investigators – and how those mistakes can affect their own privacy and operational security.
30 search engine & browser choices for privacy and OSINT
Discussing browsers and search engines options for privacy and OSINT.
The Facebook data dump: privacy lessons for users in Ireland
What can be found in Ireland’s Facebook data leak? How badly are Irish users affected? I examine what privacy lessons can be learned (the hard way) from this event.
The “smart” privacy invasions
A quick foray into the realm of smart devices and the Internet of Things – with some examples of privacy policies from LG and Samsung – the stuff that nobody ever reads.
The NSA’s advice on limiting location data exposure
We take a look a the NSA’s recently released document that covers tangible risks posed by the mobile technology, from smartphones and IoT devices to wearable gadgets and privacy breaching apps.
The Encrochat bust – opinions of a former cop
I have talked to a fellow ex-law enforcement officer about the Encrochat takedown – here are some valuable insights.