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5 Best OSINT Tools in 2026

Here is a list of the 5 best open source intelligence (OSINT) tools with insights into use cases and how you can choose the right OSINT tool.

By Blackdot Solutions

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Technology Empowering OSINT Taskforces in 2026

OSINT taskforces' global, complex work creates unique challenges. We explore how technology can be used to solve these challenges.

By Rebecca Lindley

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Fake News: How OSINT can help you untangle fact from fiction

In an era of disinformation, OSINT is crucial in helping compliance teams verify adverse media, reduce risks from fake news, and make informed...

By Rebecca Lindley

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Using OSINT in Environmental Investigations

Environmental Investigations: An Introduction As we gain a better understanding of how our activities impact the planet, we have a moral and social...

By Stuart Clarke

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AI is no silver bullet – but law enforcement must apply it to OSINT to stay ahead

Open Source Intelligence is thought to make up as much as 80% of the intelligence material used by law enforcement. As a notoriously manual and...

By Brett Redman

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What is an OSINT investigation?

In the past ten years, the number of internet users has almost doubled. It’s now a staple of daily life for almost 70% of the global population.1 ...

By Brett Redman