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NeedleStack

NeedleStack co-hosts interview professional open-source researchers who discuss tips, tricks and insights into the practice of digital investigative research. Whether you’re an open-source expert or aficionado, tune in to learn how to hone your skills, improve your craft and protect yourself as you search the surface, deep and dark web. From Authentic8, creators of Silo for Research. Visit authentic8.com/needlestack to learn more!

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38:02

Training law enforcement on trafficking with Griffin...

NeedleStack ·

2023/10/17

The chief investigations officer of the National Child Protection Task Force shares the tools and methods he trains law enforcement on, how he protects his mental health in a such a devastating field and the latest platforms and technology to stay on top of.Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source resources from expert researchers Thursday, February 22. This virtual event will bring together some of the leading OSINT experts to share

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45:32

The myths and misconceptions of child protection

NeedleStack ·

2023/10/10

Jessica Smith, president and founder of ClickSafe intelligence and special investigations lead with the National Child Protection Task Force, joins the podcast to dispel misconceptions about child protection. From who is being targeted to where and how, Jessica Smith shares how misinformation about child exploitation can derail investigations, and how OSINT helps pave the way for child protection.Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source

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37:57

Can AI identify AI?

NeedleStack ·

2023/10/03

We discuss recent Bellingcat reports on whether AI has the capability to reliably identify AI. The reporter and fellow shares his research on AI for OSINT and the results.Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source resources from expert researchers Thursday, February 22. This virtual event will bring together some of the leading OSINT experts to share tips, insights and resources for researchers. OSINTUp

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35:35

OSINT by day and night

NeedleStack ·

2023/09/26

We talk to an OSINT professional about what he learned when he applied his daytime skills to a moonlighting hobby. On YouTube, Gary Ruddell shares 3-minute tips, geolocates scenes from movies and shares the OSINT discipline he learned from the U.K. military with hobbyists and practitioners just starting out.Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source resources from expert researchers Thursday, February 22. This virtual event will bring

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20:27

How AI is disrupting OSINT for better or worse

NeedleStack ·

2023/08/29

Producers Aubrey and Shannon review the latest articles and research on using AI in OSINT. Should you consider using AI chatbots in research now or in the future? And if so, how can you do so securely and with verification in mind?Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source resources from expert researchers Thursday, February 22. This virtual event will bring together some of the leading OSINT experts to share tips, insights and resources

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29:15

Keeping up with AI and social media

NeedleStack ·

2023/08/22

How can researchers keep up with all the changes in the OSINT landscape? From AI to constantly shifting social media platforms, Neil Spencer from LifeRaft gives tips for how to adapt and optimize your OSINT practice.Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source resources from expert researchers Thursday, February 22. This virtual event will bring together some of the leading OSINT experts to share tips, insights and resources for researchers

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39:06

AI-enhanced technology for frictionless borders

NeedleStack ·

2023/08/15

As analysts assess how AI could improve their workflow, Babel Street is presenting technology that can help border agents better name-match terrorist watchlist to travelers. Declan Trezise, vice president of global solutions engineering, joins the show to discuss how AI can create more seamless borders for agents and innocent travelers.Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source resources from expert researchers Thursday, February 22. This

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36:04

The ethical use of AI in open-source investigations

NeedleStack ·

2023/08/03

Everyone is talking about using AI for OSINT, but what are the ethical considerations before you fire up your first chat? Before you start feeding a machine learning model your data and relying on it’s results, our guest from Fivecast tells us what you should consider.Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source resources from expert researchers Thursday, February 22. This virtual event will bring together some of the leading OSINT experts

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18:38

Leveraging generative AI for OSINT

NeedleStack ·

2023/07/25

Wondering how to incorporate AI into your OSINT framework? We asked the CEO and founder of the popular training organization, OSINT Combine. Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source resources from expert researchers Thursday, February 22. This virtual event will bring together some of the leading OSINT experts to share tips, insights and resources for researchers. OSINTUp

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38:34

LifeRaft: What security teams need to know about ChatGPT

NeedleStack ·

2023/07/18

We’re handing the mic over to our friends at Talking Threat Intelligence, a podcast by LifeRaft today. On the show, they had our very own Daniel Ben-Chitrit on to discuss the security implications of ChatGPT, how it could be used by phishing scammers to up their skills and the safest way for OSINT researchers to prompt AI.Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source resources from expert researchers Thursday, February 22. This virtual event

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24:49

Maritime OSINT deep dive with Rae Baker

NeedleStack ·

2023/06/13

We sit down with the author of the new OSINT reference book Deep Dive: Exploring the Real-world Value of Open Source Intelligence, Rae Baker. Baker is an expert in OSINT with an emphasis on maritime intelligence, analyzing vessels and ports around the world. In this episode, she shares tips from her book, blog and career, and we explore her one-of-a-kind OSINT training game, Kase Scenarios.Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source

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28:17

GEOINT for funsies with JoseMonkey

NeedleStack ·

2023/06/06

Not his real name, but there’s real fun to be had learning how JoseMonkey geolocates videos on his wildly popular TikTok channel. Hear the tools, techniques and process he uses to pinpoint even the trickiest videos, the wildest things he’s seen and how this supersleuth got into the GEOINT game.Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source resources from expert researchers Thursday, February 22. This virtual event will bring together some of

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29:26

USGIF GEOINT Symposium acronym spectacular

NeedleStack ·

2023/05/31

We attended USGIF’s GEOINT Symposium so you don’t have to (but you should – it’s great). NeedleStack producers Aubrey and Shannon break down the geospatial intelligence conference (and its many, many acronyms) and the presence of OSINT on the floor, in keynotes and the Innovation Hub. If you’re an open-source researcher, tune in to understand what’s out there and how to leverage this adjacent INT.Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source

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35:44

The good and bad of geotags

NeedleStack ·

2023/05/16

In this episode, our guest brings more than 30 years of experience from the Department of Defense to the conversation. James A. Samuel, Jr. is now in the private sector working as an entrepreneur in the GEOINT space, using his military knowledge to create apps that use location data to protect safety.Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source resources from expert researchers Thursday, February 22. This virtual event will bring together

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30:35

The future of GEOINT

NeedleStack ·

2023/05/09

As commercial satellites increase and technology advances, what does the future of geospatial intelligence look like? We ask our guest to explain the basics of GEOINT, where it’s headed and how other industries can utilize one of the most fascinating -INTs.Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source resources from expert researchers Thursday, February 22. This virtual event will bring together some of the leading OSINT experts to share

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34:15

Hard-to-hear OSINT truths

NeedleStack ·

2023/04/11

Abbi Dobbertin of Fivecast and Adam Huenke join the podcast to talk hot takes. As tradecraft and training leads, respectively, and years of OSINT practitioner experience between them, they’ve come to form opinions on some of OSINT’s more heated topics.Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source resources from expert researchers Thursday, February 22. This virtual event will bring together some of the leading OSINT experts to share tips,

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33:36

The youths and their TikTok: a SOCMINT symposium recap

NeedleStack ·

2023/04/04

Producers Shannon and Aubrey attend the 2023 Symposium on Open Source, Social Media and National Security. They discuss highlights, panel topics and advice for people hoping to break into a career in OSINT, INFOSEC and NATSEC.Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source resources from expert researchers Thursday, February 22. This virtual event will bring together some of the leading OSINT experts to share tips, insights and resources for

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21:41

What if we taught OSINT to high schoolers?

NeedleStack ·

2023/03/28

This week, a high school criminology teacher joins the podcast to discuss how teaching open-source research helped engage his students during distant learning. In the classroom, OSINT can show students the power of open-source information and serves as a cautionary tale for sharing personally identifiable information online.Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source resources from expert researchers Thursday, February 22. This virtual

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36:32

Think like an investigator

NeedleStack ·

2023/03/07

Our guest is a former FBI investigator and current university professor who has tips for practitioners in every industry. From the protocol before you log on to conduct OSINT research to the resources and reporting, here are the tips for approaching your OSINT like law enforcement. Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source resources from expert researchers Thursday, February 22. This virtual event will bring together some of the leading

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22:13

Take-home tips for OSINT Curious researchers

NeedleStack ·

2023/02/28

A founding member of the OSINT Curious Project joins us to give practical tips and advice for researchers. We discuss tools, tradecraft and trends with Micah Hoffman.Mentioned in this episode:OSINTUp: a virtual, skill sharing eventJoin us for a day of free, open-source resources from expert researchers Thursday, February 22. This virtual event will bring together some of the leading OSINT experts to share tips, insights and resources for researchers. OSINTUp

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