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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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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…
How to Conduct Effective Adverse Media Screening
Effective adverse media screening is a regulatory expectation, a key part of a risk-based approach, and a proactive measure in identifying financial or reputational threats. However, conducting effective screening has notable barriers. In this article, we explore these barriers and possible solutions.
5 Best OSINT Tools in 2024
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.
Unlocking Better Sanctions Investigations with Videris and OpenSanctions
The following article summarises a recent webinar we ran with OpenSanctions. You can view a full recording of this webinar here. Introduction Between restrictions on access to beneficial ownership data and increasingly complex sanctions evasion techniques, sanctions investigations are becoming…
Three Strategies To Make Adverse Media Checks More Efficient
Why are Adverse Media Checks so important? Adverse media checks, also known as negative news screening, are essential for firms to identify and mitigate risk. Vital from both a regulatory and risk management perspective, organisations can leverage a growing catalogue…
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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.