OSINT Investigations
The importance of OSINT collection is evident in its practical use. Cyber criminals aim to destroy, disparage, or discredit your name personally and professionally.
Discovering and analyzing information that are a segway into your personal life, will help to secure what you’ve worked hard to achieve.Chief Intelligence Officer, Harkos Group
Transforming Public Data into Actionable Intelligence
At Harkos we leverage Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) to provide our clients with actionable insights that protect their reputation, mitigate risks, and enhance their strategic decision-making. By analyzing publicly available data from various sources, including social media platforms, news articles, government records, and the dark web, we deliver actionable intelligence for our clients.
where can you find OSINT data ?
Social Media
Voter Records
Property Searches
People Search Sites
Satellite and mapping services (Google Earth, OpenStreetMap)
Property Searches
Business Records
News websites and archives
Government websites and open data portals
Academic journals and research papers
Online forums
Job posting websites
Corporate annual reports
Business website home pages
Dark web chat rooms
where can you find OSINT data ?
Social Media
Voter Records
Property Searches
People Search Sites
Satellite and mapping services (Google Earth, OpenStreetMap)
Property Searches
Business Records
News websites and archives
Government websites and open data portals
Academic journals and research papers
Online forums
Job posting websites
Corporate annual reports
Business website home pages
Dark web chat rooms
OSINT in the real world
Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence
- Identify vulnerabilities and potential threats.
- Monitor dark web activity for leaked data or impersonation attempts.
- Conduct digital footprint analysis to safeguard personal or organizational security.
Social Media Investigations
- Analyze social media footprints to uncover cybercrime networks.
- Track online harassment or defamation campaigns.
- Locate missing persons by analyzing social media activity and interactions.
Risk Management & Fraud Detection
- Detect counterfeit goods or intellectual property violations.
- Investigate financial fraud, including identity theft and affiliate fraud networks
- Conduct due diligence on individuals or organizations for mergers, partnerships, or investments.
Brand Protection
- Monitor public sentiment and online mentions to protect your reputation.
- Detect unauthorized use of your brand on websites or marketplaces.
- Identify and mitigate reputational risks before they escalate.
Personal & Business Profiling
Collect detailed intelligence on persons of interest (e.g., stalkers, fraudsters).
Analyze online presence, court records, and leaked data to assess risks.
Provide insights into competitors or business partners.
Law Enforcement & Legal Support
Assist in criminal investigations involving fraud, trafficking, or organized crime.
Provide evidence collection and analysis for legal cases.
Support digital forensic investigations with OSINT techniques.
Our Approach
Data Collection
We gather information from diverse sources such as social media platforms, news articles, government records, and the dark web.
Analysis
Our experts process and analyze the data to uncover patterns, connections, and actionable insights.
Reporting
We deliver clear, comprehensive reports tailored to your specific needs.
Protection
Our privacy team develops a security plan to protect the digital identities of the client, family, and business.