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The OSINT Handbook for Law Enforcement
Discover how to elevate policing with open source intelligence gathering and analysis
The OSINT and AI Handbook
Discover how to leverage AI in OSINT investigations, to improve the way you identify risks.
Beyond Screening and Monitoring
This report explores the advantages and deficiencies of current counter-terrorist financing models in the age of networks and OSINT.
The OSINT Handbook
Download this handbook to explore the value of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), and how it's transforming investigatory best practices.
How Leading FIs Are Using OSINT
Discover how leading FIs are using OSINT to conduct more efficient investigations.
Transforming Financial Crime Investigations
Find out how open source intelligence (OSINT) is improving AML processes and transforming the way financial crime risks are identified.
The AML Investigation Revolution
Explore the challenges of compliance-led AML/CFT models and why using intelligence-led approaches can improve AML outcomes.
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Implementing the New EU AML Package: The Crucial Role of OSINT
On 30 May 2024, the Council of the EU adopted a package of new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) rules. The AML Package contains an EU Single Rulebook Regulation, a new Directive and a regulation establishing a new AML…
OSINT Applications in Public Sector Security
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) has long been an important resource for the public sector – and since the advent of the internet, public sector OSINT usage has only grown. The internet contains large volumes of readily available, open-source data which can…
OSINT and Technology for Greater Border Security
The Importance of Border Security International borders are crucial in the fight against organised crime. Large criminal networks rely on smuggling people and wares across borders in order to make profits from crimes including: Although the list above is far…
How to Investigate Whistleblowing Complaints with OSINT
Introduction It has been more than a decade since Edward Snowden brought mass global attention to the concept of whistleblowing, and the intervening years have seen numerous high profile cases make the news. The Danske Bank scandal, for example, saw…
Why Banks Need OSINT: Lessons from the TD Bank Scandal
Introduction Toronto-Dominion (TD), Canada’s second largest bank, is in trouble. Its AML programme has been under scrutiny for years, but a major scandal erupted earlier this month when it was revealed the US Department of Justice (DoJ) is investigating if…
Technology Empowering OSINT Taskforces in 2024
In November last year Europol announced the formation of a new OSINT taskforce, aimed at supporting investigations into war crimes in Ukraine. This follows a global trend towards wider, better-publicised use of OSINT. International OSINT taskforces have been employed in…
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Blackdot listed in the RegTech100 2025
We’re delighted to share that Blackdot has been listed in the RegTech100 2025. This award, presented by…
Blackdot makes BusinessCloud’s RegTech 50 ranking for 2024
We are pleased to reveal that we feature in the RegTech 50 innovation ranking for 2024. Readers…
Blackdot Solutions Shortlisted for the 2024 Business Weekly Awards
We are delighted to announce that Blackdot Solutions has been shortlisted for the 2024 Business Weekly Awards,…
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Investigating illicit trade: The importance of technology and Open Source Intelligence
In this webinar we hope to remind audiences of the importance of developing greater awareness of illicit trade, provide an overview of common typologies and methodologies, and offer tips on how to detect and investigate the people, organisations and networks involved.