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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 OSINT Handbook for Anti-Financial Crime
See how Financial Institutions can transform financial crime investigations with Open Source intelligence.
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How to use OSINT for Brand Protection
Practicing good brand protection is crucial to a company’s success. It helps maintain integrity, protect revenue and keep customer trust. However, effective brand protection is far from simple, especially given that the internet facilitates the sale of large volumes counterfeit…
Advances in the intelligence-led approach
This blog outlines some ways financial institutions increasingly use an intelligence-led approach, touching on significant technological developments.
How to Use OSINT to Identify Connections to Sanctioned Entities
Whether to avoid regulatory action or to uphold the values of an institution, identifying sanctioned entities is a common task for investigators in all sectors. This article explores how OSINT can be used to identify those sanctioned by extension or engaged in sanctions evasion.
3 Key Trends in the Use of Corporate Records to Fight Financial Crime
Corporate records data is used by every investigator to fight financial crime. Here, we explore new trends in its use and ways to increase its effectiveness.
The Impact of Investigative Journalism on OSINT and Financial Crime
At Blackdot’s recent ‘Future of OSINT’ event, our Head of Community Charles Brown had the pleasure of sitting down with a panel of experts to discuss the impact that investigative journalists, and the open source intelligence (OSINT) they create, have…
Sanctions Evasion: The Lessons of Ukraine – Part 2
In a recent blog post, we looked at how Russia has responded to the ever-growing list of western sanctions, following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. As the article noted, Russian elites and businesses have demonstrated considerable agility in working around sanctions. In this follow-up article, we look next at the implications for the private sector.
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Maven VCTs lead funding round in advanced intelligence and investigations platform provider, Blackdot Solutions
London, 6 February 2025: Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”), one of the UK’s leading private equity firms, has…
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…
