OSINT Directory
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LEARNING HUB · TUTORIALS

The tutorial library.

Step-by-step OSINT guides — investigations, analysis techniques, and advanced research methods. Learn from the field, ship better investigations.

Total
10
Beginner
2
Intermediate
4
Advanced
4
Difficulty Duration
10 min readbeginner

Investigating a suspicious email

Trace sender fingerprints, pivot on domains, and validate infrastructure trust signals.

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8 min readintermediate

Analysing social media activity

Layer timelines, influencers, and geography for a 360° view of narratives.

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12 min readintermediate

Mapping online identities

Connect aliases, breached data, and behavioural markers across platforms.

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15 min readintermediate

Image Verification & Reverse Search

Verify authenticity, find original sources, and detect manipulated images using OSINT techniques.

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20 min readadvanced

Geolocation from Visual Clues

Pinpoint locations from photos and videos using landmarks, shadows, and environmental features.

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18 min readadvanced

Cryptocurrency Transaction Tracing

Follow the money: track Bitcoin and crypto transactions for investigations.

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25 min readadvanced

Threat Actor Attribution & Profiling

Build comprehensive profiles of threat actors using digital footprints and TTPs.

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22 min readadvanced

Dark Web & Marketplace Investigation

Safely navigate and investigate dark web marketplaces, forums, and hidden services.

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15 min readintermediate

Domain & Infrastructure Mapping

Map digital infrastructure to uncover relationships between domains, IPs, and organizations.

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12 min readbeginner

Online Marketplace & E-commerce Investigation

Investigate sellers, track fraud, and uncover counterfeit operations on e-commerce platforms.

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