ObSINT
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ObSINT is a hub of resources for the OSINT community. We publish non-binding guidelines for stakeholders conducting public-facing Open-Source Intelligence work
https://obsint.eu
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In the face of disinformation, defenders of democracy are often drawn into endless battles against falsehoods. This is precisely the trap laid by anti-democratic movements.
But we don’t have to play along.
Read our our latest statement 👇
www.disinfo.eu/we-fight-dis...
But we don’t have to play along.
Read our our latest statement 👇
www.disinfo.eu/we-fight-dis...
April 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM
In the face of disinformation, defenders of democracy are often drawn into endless battles against falsehoods. This is precisely the trap laid by anti-democratic movements.
But we don’t have to play along.
Read our our latest statement 👇
www.disinfo.eu/we-fight-dis...
But we don’t have to play along.
Read our our latest statement 👇
www.disinfo.eu/we-fight-dis...
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Dear Community,
We wish to draw your attention to a concerning development in the tactics employed by #OperationOverload.
Our ongoing monitoring has uncovered a new technique involving the use of voice-generative AI.
We wish to draw your attention to a concerning development in the tactics employed by #OperationOverload.
Our ongoing monitoring has uncovered a new technique involving the use of voice-generative AI.
December 26, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Dear Community,
We wish to draw your attention to a concerning development in the tactics employed by #OperationOverload.
Our ongoing monitoring has uncovered a new technique involving the use of voice-generative AI.
We wish to draw your attention to a concerning development in the tactics employed by #OperationOverload.
Our ongoing monitoring has uncovered a new technique involving the use of voice-generative AI.
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🚨Our new paper is on arXiv! We’re excited to share 26 state-backed information operation (IO) datasets, each paired with a robust control set of 13M+ posts in total from non-IO accounts. You can reach the dataset here: zenodo.org/records/1418...
Labeled Datasets for Research on Information Operations
Labeled Datasets for Research on Information Operations Compliance with Platform Terms To comply with the platform terms, we ask that you download one data file per researcher, per day. By requesting ...
zenodo.org
December 12, 2024 at 8:34 PM
🚨Our new paper is on arXiv! We’re excited to share 26 state-backed information operation (IO) datasets, each paired with a robust control set of 13M+ posts in total from non-IO accounts. You can reach the dataset here: zenodo.org/records/1418...
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How do we respond to evolving disinformation threats and #FIMI campaigns?
Our new response-impact framework goes beyond individual #countermeasures and assess the broader #impact of #responses 💡
How could this framework be applied to an IO such as #Doppelganger? ⬇️
www.disinfo.eu/publications...
Our new response-impact framework goes beyond individual #countermeasures and assess the broader #impact of #responses 💡
How could this framework be applied to an IO such as #Doppelganger? ⬇️
www.disinfo.eu/publications...
Beyond Disinformation Countermeasures: Building a Response-Impact Framework - EU DisinfoLab
How to effectively respond to disinformation threats and FIMI campaigns? The emphasis has been on exposure and raising awareness, but the focus is now shifting towards exploring better response strate...
www.disinfo.eu
November 29, 2024 at 10:43 AM
How do we respond to evolving disinformation threats and #FIMI campaigns?
Our new response-impact framework goes beyond individual #countermeasures and assess the broader #impact of #responses 💡
How could this framework be applied to an IO such as #Doppelganger? ⬇️
www.disinfo.eu/publications...
Our new response-impact framework goes beyond individual #countermeasures and assess the broader #impact of #responses 💡
How could this framework be applied to an IO such as #Doppelganger? ⬇️
www.disinfo.eu/publications...
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Welcome to all new Bsky membres 👋🏻 We're going to try to publish more regurarly here
November 22, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Welcome to all new Bsky membres 👋🏻 We're going to try to publish more regurarly here
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🚨 Interested in working in OSINT?
CIR is looking for a project manager, who will play a key role in managing the delivery of open source research projects. Read more about the role and how to apply here: apply.workable.com/centre-for-i...
#osintjobs
CIR is looking for a project manager, who will play a key role in managing the delivery of open source research projects. Read more about the role and how to apply here: apply.workable.com/centre-for-i...
#osintjobs
Project Manager - OSINT - Employee - Centre for Information Resilience
About CIRThe Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is an independent, non-profit social enterprise dedicated to identifying, countering and exposing influence operations. Our mission is to raise awa...
apply.workable.com
November 22, 2024 at 3:15 PM
🚨 Interested in working in OSINT?
CIR is looking for a project manager, who will play a key role in managing the delivery of open source research projects. Read more about the role and how to apply here: apply.workable.com/centre-for-i...
#osintjobs
CIR is looking for a project manager, who will play a key role in managing the delivery of open source research projects. Read more about the role and how to apply here: apply.workable.com/centre-for-i...
#osintjobs
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💌 The #DisinfoUpdate is here!
We explore #COP29 in Azerbaijan, the #flooding in Spain, and RFK Jr's appointment to the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Read it here 👇
www.disinfo.eu/disinfo-upda...
We explore #COP29 in Azerbaijan, the #flooding in Spain, and RFK Jr's appointment to the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Read it here 👇
www.disinfo.eu/disinfo-upda...
Disinfo Update 21/11/2024 - EU DisinfoLab
Check out this new edition of the Disinfo Update! We’ll discuss the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan, the appointment of RFK Jr, and the flooding in Spain.
www.disinfo.eu
November 21, 2024 at 10:32 AM
💌 The #DisinfoUpdate is here!
We explore #COP29 in Azerbaijan, the #flooding in Spain, and RFK Jr's appointment to the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Read it here 👇
www.disinfo.eu/disinfo-upda...
We explore #COP29 in Azerbaijan, the #flooding in Spain, and RFK Jr's appointment to the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Read it here 👇
www.disinfo.eu/disinfo-upda...
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Stay connected with the DFRLab team on #Bluesky 🦋 As the platform grows, we’re here with the same trusted insights and analysis you rely on 🕵️♂️ 🔎
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November 15, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Stay connected with the DFRLab team on #Bluesky 🦋 As the platform grows, we’re here with the same trusted insights and analysis you rely on 🕵️♂️ 🔎
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I'm really grateful to people who've created starter packs of accounts to follow. Here are three OSINT-related packs with great folks.
1. Bellingcat staff/contribs:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
2. Global OSINTers:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
3. Flight trackers/OSINT:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
1. Bellingcat staff/contribs:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
2. Global OSINTers:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
3. Flight trackers/OSINT:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
November 10, 2024 at 1:02 AM
I'm really grateful to people who've created starter packs of accounts to follow. Here are three OSINT-related packs with great folks.
1. Bellingcat staff/contribs:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
2. Global OSINTers:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
3. Flight trackers/OSINT:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
1. Bellingcat staff/contribs:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
2. Global OSINTers:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
3. Flight trackers/OSINT:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
We are deeply concerned by the recent home raids involving two fellow @dfrlab.bsky.social staff members in Georgia. We stand by their commitment to unbiased research and transparency in this critical period.
Statement on the home raids of two Atlantic Council staff in Georgia
Washington DC - The Atlantic Council
dfrlab.org
October 25, 2024 at 7:03 AM
We are deeply concerned by the recent home raids involving two fellow @dfrlab.bsky.social staff members in Georgia. We stand by their commitment to unbiased research and transparency in this critical period.
#SundayMustRead Very nice article from @sector035.bsky.social Very aligned with our guidelines for Public Open Source Investigation obsint.eu
About Black Box (CL)OSINT Tools
Within the last decade or so I have the feeling that 'OSINT' simply has become a buzzword, and loads of companies and startups wan
sector035.nl
October 20, 2024 at 7:01 AM
#SundayMustRead Very nice article from @sector035.bsky.social Very aligned with our guidelines for Public Open Source Investigation obsint.eu
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Hello Bluesky!
I’m Ross, and I’m the co-founder of CIR - the Centre for Information Resilience. We expose disinformation, and use open source to verify war crimes and other human rights abuses. Here’s a good example of the stuff we do👇
I’m Ross, and I’m the co-founder of CIR - the Centre for Information Resilience. We expose disinformation, and use open source to verify war crimes and other human rights abuses. Here’s a good example of the stuff we do👇
In the small Ukrainian city of Beryslav, residents say they go out after dark, when the drones can’t see them.
A new documentary from DW, with support from CIR’s #EyesonRussia project, investigates how drones are terrorising civilians in the city and traces the Russian units likely responsible.
A new documentary from DW, with support from CIR’s #EyesonRussia project, investigates how drones are terrorising civilians in the city and traces the Russian units likely responsible.
How Russian drones target civilians in a small Ukrainian city | DW Documentary
YouTube video by DW Documentary
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October 19, 2024 at 4:38 AM
Hello Bluesky!
I’m Ross, and I’m the co-founder of CIR - the Centre for Information Resilience. We expose disinformation, and use open source to verify war crimes and other human rights abuses. Here’s a good example of the stuff we do👇
I’m Ross, and I’m the co-founder of CIR - the Centre for Information Resilience. We expose disinformation, and use open source to verify war crimes and other human rights abuses. Here’s a good example of the stuff we do👇
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#OSINT aficionados, don't miss our CTO Amaury's workshop this Saturday night at #LeHACK in Paris! He'll be telling you all about the @obsint.eu guidelines (🔎 obsint.eu/guidelines-f...).
More info here ⤵️
lehack.org/track/osint-...
More info here ⤵️
lehack.org/track/osint-...
OSINT Uncovered: Enhancing Public Investigations with the ObSINT Guidelines - leHACK
An insightful workshop that delves into the world of open-source intelligence (OSINT) through the lens of the newly established "OSINT Guidelines."
lehack.org
July 3, 2024 at 2:33 PM
#OSINT aficionados, don't miss our CTO Amaury's workshop this Saturday night at #LeHACK in Paris! He'll be telling you all about the @obsint.eu guidelines (🔎 obsint.eu/guidelines-f...).
More info here ⤵️
lehack.org/track/osint-...
More info here ⤵️
lehack.org/track/osint-...
✨ Our guidelines for public interest OSINT investigations have been featured in this week's edition of The OSINT Newsletter.
Our working group includes @disinfo.eu, @checkfirst.network, @cen4infores.bsky.social @dfrlab.bsky.social, @openfacto.bsky.social, OSINTCurious and Logically.
Our working group includes @disinfo.eu, @checkfirst.network, @cen4infores.bsky.social @dfrlab.bsky.social, @openfacto.bsky.social, OSINTCurious and Logically.
The OSINT Newsletter - Issue #43
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February 19, 2024 at 2:46 PM
✨ Our guidelines for public interest OSINT investigations have been featured in this week's edition of The OSINT Newsletter.
Our working group includes @disinfo.eu, @checkfirst.network, @cen4infores.bsky.social @dfrlab.bsky.social, @openfacto.bsky.social, OSINTCurious and Logically.
Our working group includes @disinfo.eu, @checkfirst.network, @cen4infores.bsky.social @dfrlab.bsky.social, @openfacto.bsky.social, OSINTCurious and Logically.
We are proud that our guidelines for conducting OSINT research and investigations are mentioned in the second European External Action Service report on Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference
FIMI threats.
💡You can find our guidelines here 👇🏽
FIMI threats.
💡You can find our guidelines here 👇🏽
Guidelines for Public Interest OSINT Investigations | ObSINT
These Guidelines have been produced by organisations conducting Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) based research for public interest in Europe. The organisations having participated in the redaction of...
obsint.eu
January 30, 2024 at 10:27 AM
We are proud that our guidelines for conducting OSINT research and investigations are mentioned in the second European External Action Service report on Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference
FIMI threats.
💡You can find our guidelines here 👇🏽
FIMI threats.
💡You can find our guidelines here 👇🏽
Recognizing the need to protect its staff from the dangers of online abuse, ObSINT founding member Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) has released, through the voice of VP Nina Jankowicz, a comprehensive Online Abuse Policy.
🔎 Read more about it here:
🔎 Read more about it here:
Ensuring Safety in the Digital World: CIR unveils its Online Abuse Policy, Support Mechanisms, and G...
In a time when our professional and personal lives are closely intertwined with the digital world, online abuse has become a terrible reality.
obsint.eu
January 18, 2024 at 10:25 AM
Recognizing the need to protect its staff from the dangers of online abuse, ObSINT founding member Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) has released, through the voice of VP Nina Jankowicz, a comprehensive Online Abuse Policy.
🔎 Read more about it here:
🔎 Read more about it here:
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The @dfrlab.bsky.social exposed the largest information operation *ever* uncovered on TikTok. This Russian influence operation targeted Ukrainian officials, accusing them of corruption and fueling mistrust in a country who remains in very clear and present danger.
In partnership with BBC Verify:
In partnership with BBC Verify:
Massive Russian influence operation targeted former Ukrainian defense minister on TikTok
Joint DFRLab-BBC Verify investigation exposes the largest information operation ever uncovered on popular social media platform TikTok.
dfrlab.org
January 2, 2024 at 1:53 PM
The @dfrlab.bsky.social exposed the largest information operation *ever* uncovered on TikTok. This Russian influence operation targeted Ukrainian officials, accusing them of corruption and fueling mistrust in a country who remains in very clear and present danger.
In partnership with BBC Verify:
In partnership with BBC Verify:
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🗣️💻 Applications are now open for the online training "#OSINT Uncovered: Enhancing Investigations with the @obsint.eu Guidelines,” hosted by EDMO and delivered by @disinfo.eu.
🚀 Don't miss out on the chance to explore the groundbreaking ObSINT Guidelines!
edmo.eu/2023/12/18/e...
🚀 Don't miss out on the chance to explore the groundbreaking ObSINT Guidelines!
edmo.eu/2023/12/18/e...
EDMO online Training: "OSINT Uncovered: Enhancing Investigations with the ObSINT Guidelines"
Read more.
edmo.eu
December 21, 2023 at 2:04 PM
🗣️💻 Applications are now open for the online training "#OSINT Uncovered: Enhancing Investigations with the @obsint.eu Guidelines,” hosted by EDMO and delivered by @disinfo.eu.
🚀 Don't miss out on the chance to explore the groundbreaking ObSINT Guidelines!
edmo.eu/2023/12/18/e...
🚀 Don't miss out on the chance to explore the groundbreaking ObSINT Guidelines!
edmo.eu/2023/12/18/e...
Join @aa.disinfo.eu & Kalina Bontcheva at EDMO's online training on 19 Jan 2024: 'OSINT Uncovered: Enhancing Investigations with ObSINT Guidelines.' Gain expert insights into OSINT techniques for improved investigative skills!
EDMO online Training: "OSINT Uncovered: Enhancing Investigations with the ObSINT Guidelines"
Read more.
edmo.eu
December 20, 2023 at 9:53 AM
Join @aa.disinfo.eu & Kalina Bontcheva at EDMO's online training on 19 Jan 2024: 'OSINT Uncovered: Enhancing Investigations with ObSINT Guidelines.' Gain expert insights into OSINT techniques for improved investigative skills!
Professionals and enthusiasts in Paris from December 14-15, join @openfacto.bsky.social at La Gaîté Lyrique for the OSINT Festival. Deep dive into Open Source Intelligence, journalism, documentary cinema, and art. More information :
La Gaîté Lyrique | Festival OSINT
OSINT pour "Open Source Intelligence" : un journalisme s'invente entre investigation, cinéma documentaire et sphères artistiques et militantes. Rendez-vous à la Gaîté Lyrique pour en poser les ba...
www.gaite-lyrique.net
December 13, 2023 at 8:10 AM
Professionals and enthusiasts in Paris from December 14-15, join @openfacto.bsky.social at La Gaîté Lyrique for the OSINT Festival. Deep dive into Open Source Intelligence, journalism, documentary cinema, and art. More information :
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✨📚 CheckFirst and AI Forensics present an eye-opening study, "The Amazing Library".
We expose the harms of Amazon's algorithms, spanning from promoting anti-vaccine content to suggesting sexually explicit books on teenager books’ pages.
checkfirst.network/the-amazing-...
We expose the harms of Amazon's algorithms, spanning from promoting anti-vaccine content to suggesting sexually explicit books on teenager books’ pages.
checkfirst.network/the-amazing-...
Amazon’s Risky Recommendations - CheckFirst
In a landmark research collaboration, CheckFirst and AI Forensics publish a comprehensive study examining the intricate facets of Amazon's recommendation algorithm, unveiling concerning content amplif...
checkfirst.network
December 11, 2023 at 9:33 AM
✨📚 CheckFirst and AI Forensics present an eye-opening study, "The Amazing Library".
We expose the harms of Amazon's algorithms, spanning from promoting anti-vaccine content to suggesting sexually explicit books on teenager books’ pages.
checkfirst.network/the-amazing-...
We expose the harms of Amazon's algorithms, spanning from promoting anti-vaccine content to suggesting sexually explicit books on teenager books’ pages.
checkfirst.network/the-amazing-...
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No more red-carpet treatment for Ukrainians! Apparently Hollywood hates them now, according to a naively conceptualised but heavily sponsored Facebook campaign.
Reset discovered some fun facts about the advertisers 🧵
Reset discovered some fun facts about the advertisers 🧵
November 24, 2023 at 1:42 PM
No more red-carpet treatment for Ukrainians! Apparently Hollywood hates them now, according to a naively conceptualised but heavily sponsored Facebook campaign.
Reset discovered some fun facts about the advertisers 🧵
Reset discovered some fun facts about the advertisers 🧵
Today the @cen4infores.bsky.social -one of the seven members of our working group at ObSINT- unveiled its visionary protocol for minimising the mental health impacts of traumatic exposure on its staff and partners.
Here are key takeaways:
obsint.eu/uncategorize...
Here are key takeaways:
obsint.eu/uncategorize...
CIR Pioneer Approach to Protect Team Well-Being in the Midst of Traumatic Content Exposure | ObSINT
This Thursday, November 16, the Center for Information Resilience (CIR), one of the seven members of our working group at ObSINT, unveiled its visionary protocol for minimising the mental health impac...
obsint.eu
November 16, 2023 at 3:29 PM
Today the @cen4infores.bsky.social -one of the seven members of our working group at ObSINT- unveiled its visionary protocol for minimising the mental health impacts of traumatic exposure on its staff and partners.
Here are key takeaways:
obsint.eu/uncategorize...
Here are key takeaways:
obsint.eu/uncategorize...
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November 16, 2023 at 2:11 PM
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