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OSINT vs AI Deep Fakes: The New Frontline in Ukraine’s Digital Battlefield Over the past weeks, short videos have been popping up on X (formerly Twitter) allegedly showing Ukrainian soldiers crying, surrendering, or complaining about forced mobilization. They look real (kind of). They sound real. They’re not. They’re AI-generated deepfakes, also known as synthetic videos, designed to mimic real footage. And they’re getting frighteningly https://intel.alirezagharib.net/blog/osint-vs-ai-deep-fakes-the-new-frontline-in-ukraines-digital-battlefield/12355/ #1 #3

OSINT vs AI Deep Fakes: The New Frontline in Ukraine’s Digital Battlefield - Intel

Over the past weeks, short videos have been popping up on X (formerly Twitter) allegedly showing Ukrainian soldiers crying, surrendering, or complaining about forced mobilization. They look real (kind of). They sound real. They’re not. They’re AI-generated deepfakes, also known as synthetic videos, designed to mimic real footage. And they’re getting frighteningly convincing and increasingly

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Whalers Dec 10

Crowd Sizes Matter and How OSINT can Help Verify Crowd numbers at protests can be… flexible, depending on who’s doing the counting. Organizers might want the biggest figure possible. Authorities might prefer the smallest. Social media users could pick whichever number fits the narrative. As OSINT practitioners, we want something transparent, repeatable, and based on observable evidence. That’s where MapChecking comes in. It’s a […] https://intel.alirezagharib.net/blog/crowd-sizes-matter-and-how-osint-can-help-verify/12352/

Crowd Sizes Matter and How OSINT can Help Verify - Intel

Crowd numbers at protests can be… flexible, depending on who’s doing the counting. Organizers might want the biggest figure possible. Authorities might prefer the smallest. Social media users could pick whichever number fits the narrative. As OSINT practitioners, we want something transparent, repeatable, and based on observable evidence. That’s where MapChecking comes in. It’s a

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Whalers Dec 10

Offensive OSINT s05e10 – Interactive investigative stories part 1 There were three main forces that pushed me to write this story: inspiration from the Uncovered + International Journalism Forum in Athens, experimenting with ChatGPT-5’s ability to support data-driven visual storytelling, and a desire to create an interactive narrative. In this article, I’ll walk you through how I gathered data, processed it, visualized it, and […] https://intel.alirezagharib.net/blog/offensive-osint-s05e10-interactive-investigative-stories-part-1/12349/

Offensive OSINT s05e10 – Interactive investigative stories part 1 - Intel

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Whalers Dec 10

OSINT Investigations: Tools, Techniques, and Use Cases Open-source intelligence has become a critical part of modern security work. As online footprints expand across social platforms, forums, infrastructures, and public records, organizations rely on OSINT to make informed decisions—from fraud detection and cybersecurity to due diligence, threat monitoring, and corporate protection. This article breaks down how OSINT investigations work in https://intel.alirezagharib.net/blog/osint-investigations-tools-techniques-and-use-cases/12346/

OSINT Investigations: Tools, Techniques, and Use Cases - Intel

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Whalers Dec 10

Top 10 OSINT Tools, Products, Solutions, and Software for 2026 Open-source intelligence has exploded over the years, shifting from a niche capability into an indispensable component of modern security, fraud prevention, and investigative work. With attacks getting ever more targeted, digital ecosystems becoming more complex, and threat actors moving faster than ever, organizations can no longer rely on isolated searches or manual review. The https://intel.alirezagharib.net/blog/top-10-osint-tools-products-solutions-and-software-for-2026/12343/

Top 10 OSINT Tools, Products, Solutions, and Software for 2026 - Intel

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Whalers Dec 10

Knowing Who’s Who: Enhancing Background Checks with OSINT Once a niche, high-security practice, personal background investigations are now an everyday necessity spanning multiple industries. Whether an organization is hiring a candidate, onboarding a contractor, reviewing a partner, or assessing risk before granting access, verifying who someone really is has become essential. And with everyone’s online activity now leaving a digital trail, https://intel.alirezagharib.net/blog/knowing-whos-who-enhancing-background-checks-with-osint/12340/

Knowing Who’s Who: Enhancing Background Checks with OSINT - Intel

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Whalers Dec 10

OSINT Gathering Tools: Building a Strong Intelligence Stack While open-source intelligence (OSINT) has become a core pillar of modern investigations, even the most skilled analyst can be limited by the tools they use. If the internet is an ocean of data, the OSINT toolkit is the vessel, sonar, and net that make it navigable. Manual collection is no longer enough. Today, scale, automation, […] https://intel.alirezagharib.net/blog/osint-gathering-tools-building-a-strong-intelligence-stack/12337/

OSINT Gathering Tools: Building a Strong Intelligence Stack - Intel

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Whalers Dec 10

Facial Recognition: A Pillar of Modern OSINT Facial recognition has become one of the most powerful analytical capabilities in modern investigations. As digital platforms expand and images circulate across the open web, the ability to identify people in photos has reshaped how OSINT analysts verify identities, expose fake accounts, and connect digital footprints across platforms. In this article, we break down how […] https://intel.alirezagharib.net/blog/facial-recognition-a-pillar-of-modern-osint/12334/

Facial Recognition: A Pillar of Modern OSINT - Intel

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Whalers Dec 10

Welcome to the COREY PEARSON- CIA SPYMASTER SERIES! Whether you’re looking for a quick, thrilling short-story read or an immersive spy novel to sink into, Corey Pearson’s world has something for every adventure lover. Buckle up, explore the world of espionage, and join Corey Pearson on his next mission today! COREY PEARSON- CIA SPYMASTER NOVEL SERIES: Enter the deadly world of […] https://intel.alirezagharib.net/blog/welcome-to-the-corey-pearson-cia-spymaster-series/12331/

Welcome to the COREY PEARSON- CIA SPYMASTER SERIES! - Intel

Whether you’re looking for a quick, thrilling short-story read or an immersive spy novel to sink into, Corey Pearson's world has something for every adventure lover. Buckle up, explore the world of espionage, and join Corey Pearson on his next mission today!

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Whalers Dec 10

Travel Like a CIA Operative: Low-Tech Hotel Room Security Anyone Can Do One suitcase, one toothpick, zero surprises: simple way to spot a hotel snooper When most people check into a hotel during a business trip or family vacation, they drop their bags, sigh like they just ran a marathon, and collapse on the bed as if someone unplugged them. But if you want to […] https://intel.alirezagharib.net/blog/travel-like-a-cia-operative-low-tech-hotel-room-security-anyone-can-do/12328/

Travel Like a CIA Operative: Low-Tech Hotel Room Security Anyone Can Do - Intel

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