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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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Culture, Collaboration, Circumvention: What we learnt at Offshore Alert London 2023
Last week we attended Offshore Alert London, a leading event for investigators and intelligence-gatherers in the UK. For the 300 attendees, the event offered an opportunity to learn about all things financial crime prevention, asset recovery and investigations. If you…
Using OSINT To Counter Transnational Organised Crime
For law enforcement and government agencies fighting transnational organised crime, the question is no longer if they should be using Open Source Intelligence (or OSINT) – it’s how. Amidst calls for nations to set up agencies dedicated to the discipline…
Leveraging OSINT for Public-Private Partnerships
The fight against financial crime is a global, multi-party endeavour which requires active involvement from both the public and private sectors. Financial institutions, regulators, law enforcement agencies, and other private and government bodies are increasingly focused on working together to collaboratively…
How to Stay Secure During Your OSINT Investigation: Security, Privacy and OSINT in 2024
Within OSINT investigations security and privacy is crucial. Discover the steps investigators can take to ensure this, in our latest article.
Fusing OSINT with internal data for better risk management
Internal and external data can be of equal importance in investigations. In this article we explore the challenges of making use of both types of data, and strategies for successful data fusion.
How Financial Intelligence Units can Unlock the Power of OSINT
In today’s world of ever-evolving and increasingly sophisticated financial crime, the role of financial intelligence units (FIUs) has never been more critical. These specialised agencies, responsible for detecting and combating crimes that threaten the integrity of the global financial system, stand…
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Blackdot Solutions Videris Open Source Intelligence Platform listed in the 2024 RegTech100
We’re delighted to announce that our Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations platform, Videris, has been recognised as…
Blackdot Solutions Receives ISO 27001 Certification
Cambridge, UK — Blackdot Solutions, the UK-based creator of leading investigations platform Videris, today announced it had…
Blackdot Solutions appoints new CEO to support ambitious growth targets
Blackdot Solutions, the UK-based creator of leading investigations platform Videris, today announced the appointment of Stuart Clarke…
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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.