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Opinion-based Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is a nuanced and increasingly significant area in the realm of intelligence gathering and analysis. Unlike traditional OSINT, which relies on the collection of factual, verifiable data from open sources, opinion-based OSINT delves into the subjective perspectives and sentiments expressed by individuals or groups across various … [Read more...] about Harnessing the Power of Public Sentiment: The Role and Potential of Opinion-Based OSINT

NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) announced today that the Carabinieri (Arma dei Carabinieri), Italy’s national police force headquartered in Rome, will be deploying NICE Inform, a key solution within NICE’s Evidencentral platform. This modernization effort aims to enhance the reliability of voice recording and incident reconstruction across 514 emergency communication centers in Italy. … [Read more...] about Carabinieri Police Force Modernizes Emergency Communications with NICE Inform

Alexander Yuk Ching Ma, a 71-year-old former CIA officer from Honolulu, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to deliver national defense information to the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Ma admitted to working with a co-conspirator (identified as CC #1), who is also a former CIA officer and a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Hong Kong. Both men held top secret security … [Read more...] about Former CIA Officer Admits to Espionage Conspiracy

Social media has become an omnipresent force in our daily lives. From Facebook and Twitter to Instagram and TikTok, these platforms are not just places to connect with friends and share life moments; they have also become powerful sources of news and information. However, this convenience comes with a significant caveat: the accuracy and reliability of the information we … [Read more...] about Take Social Media with a Pinch of Salt

China and India have increasingly turned to deep fake technology as a tool for propaganda, leveraging its capabilities to shape public perception and influence political narratives. Deep fake images, which are generated using artificial intelligence to create highly realistic but entirely fabricated visuals, offer these nations a potent means of disseminating tailored messages. … [Read more...] about Deep Fake Propaganda: How China and India Manipulate Public Perception

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools for face recognition have emerged as a powerful component in the realm of digital intelligence gathering. These tools, which utilize publicly available data and advanced algorithms, are particularly appealing due to their ability to harness vast amounts of imagery from the internet and social media platforms, making them invaluable for … [Read more...] about OSINT Tools for Face Recognition: Potentials, Applications, and Ethical Challenges

Chinese hackers' keen interest in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools can be attributed to several interrelated factors rooted in strategic, operational, and technical dimensions. These hackers, often state-sponsored or affiliated with groups that serve the interests of the Chinese government, leverage OSINT tools to achieve a range of objectives, from intelligence gathering … [Read more...] about The Strategic Role of OSINT Tools in Chinese Cyber Operations

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) involving the metadata of images and videos represents a cutting-edge approach to extracting valuable information from digital media. Metadata, often described as data about data, includes details such as the time and date an image or video was captured, the device used, geographic location, and even software versions. This hidden layer of … [Read more...] about Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Involving the Metadata of Images and Videos