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📌 Welcome to OSINT Club Hey everyone — welcome to OSINT Club! I started this community because I believe open-source intelligence (OSINT) is one of the most powerful skills you can develop in today’s world. Whether you’re interested in cybersecurity, journalism, investigations, business intelligence, or just want to sharpen your analytical mindset — OSINT gives you the ability to uncover truth from publicly available information. 🔎 What You’ll Find Here - Courses & Lessons → Step-by-step training in OSINT fundamentals (search engine mastery, image/video verification, social media investigations, etc.). - Tools & Workflows → The best OSINT tools, cheat sheets, and real-world workflows so you can practice like a pro. - Community Discussions → Ask questions, share discoveries, and learn from others who are just as curious and driven as you are. - Challenges & Projects → Hands-on exercises to apply what you learn and build real-world investigative skills. 💡 Who This is For - Beginners who want to learn OSINT from the ground up. - Professionals (cyber, law, journalism, intel, security) who want to sharpen skills. - Curious minds who love problem-solving and digital investigations. If you’re here, you’re already ahead of the curve — most people consume information blindly. OSINT Club is about learning how to analyze, verify, and investigate the information shaping our world. ✅ How to Get Started 1. Introduce yourself in the Community section — share your background and what you want to learn. 2. Head to the Classroom and start with: "Start Here!" 3. Look Out for Challenges! ⚠️ Community Standards - Respect privacy — we only work with public, legal, open-source information. - No politics, drama, or off-topic spam. - Help others — this community grows stronger when we collaborate. 🚀 Final Note: I built this community to help you unlock a skillset that can change your career, sharpen your mind, and give you an edge in the digital age. Stay curious, dig deeper, and share what you learn — together we’ll make OSINT Club the go-to place for intelligence enthusiasts worldwide.
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OSINT Challenge 003
You’re looking at a photo taken from a rooftop bar. Your task: geolocate the exact location (including name of the establishment). 🌍 🔎 Hints to Guide You: • Pay attention to the skyline and the distinctive tower on the left. • Look closely at the river running through the scene. • The photo is taken from a terrace overlooking the water, with a clear view of the skyline. 📍 Can you pinpoint the exact building this was taken from? Drop your answers — building name, coordinates, or Google Maps link — in the comments below
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What is SOCMINT?
🔎 SOCMINT: Social Media Intelligence for OSINT Investigators - check out the classroom! Social media is one of the richest sources of open-source intelligence. SOCMINT is the practice of collecting and analyzing data from platforms like Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, and others to uncover insights, patterns, and connections. Here’s a quick breakdown of tools, tactics, and strategies to add to your OSINT toolkit: 🛠️ Tools for SOCMINT • Sherlock / WhatsMyName → find usernames across hundreds of platforms. • Twint → scrape Twitter/X data without the API. • Social Bearing → analyze hashtags, users, and mentions. • Creepy / Echosec / Maltego → advanced social media data collection and visualization. • Wayback Machine / Archive.today → recover deleted or changed posts. 🎯 Tactics to Apply • Username Pivoting → track a handle across multiple platforms. • Metadata Extraction → pull hidden details from images, videos, or uploaded documents. • Hashtag & Keyword Tracking → monitor trends or communities. • Cross-Referencing → connect profiles by profile pictures, bios, or posting styles. • Network Mapping → visualize connections between friends, followers, or group members. 🧭 Key Strategies for SOCMINT Success 1. Think Like the User → If you were them, what platforms would you use? What usernames might you reuse? 2. Look for Context Clues → Backgrounds in images, language used, or time zones often reveal location and culture. 3. Archive Everything → Posts can vanish quickly. Always capture screenshots or archive links. 4. Combine with Other OSINT Disciplines → Social media is even more powerful when paired with geolocation, image verification, and breach data. 5. Stay Ethical → Only use publicly available information. Respect privacy and stay within legal limits. ✅ Pro Tip: Even a single username or hashtag can open the door to an entire digital footprint. 💬 What’s your go-to tactic or tool for SOCMINT investigations? Share it below so we can all learn from each other
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OSINT Challenge 002
🕵️ OSINT Challenge 002 A satellite snapshot. A location. Your task: Identify the name of the business or property. 🌍 Hints: - Use Image OSINT to find the location. - Look for the specific owner to validate your guesses. Can you find the exact spot? Drop your best guess below. 👇
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What do you want to use OSINT for?
Drop some information on what you're interested in! What do you guys like? What do you want to find out?
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