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How to Use OSINT to Identify Connections to Sanctioned Entities

Good sanctions checks are more important now than ever. Learn how to make it faster and more effective using OSINT and the right technology.

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The Impact of Investigative Journalism on OSINT and Financial Crime

Three of the financial security community’s most prolific contributors offer their insight on how investigative journalism can be used as a force for...

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How reliable is Open Source Intelligence?

Is OSINT reliable? Read the article to understand whether organisations should be using it to inform their decision-making.

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Is Reducing False Positive AML Alerts Even Possible? 

As many as 95% of AML transaction monitoring alerts are false positives, costing billions in wasted investigation time, according to a 2020 report...

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4 OSINT Trends and Challenges on the Horizon

OSINT — or Open Source Intelligence — has existed for decades. The process of collating and analysing publicly available data, and transforming it...

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How to use OSINT to Detect and Prevent Fraud

Fraud is a growing problem. From identity theft to mortgage fraud, criminality is thriving, especially where non-face-to-face interactions are...

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